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Physical Evidence poster
D
Below Average
MASTER SCORE 37.6 / 100
1989·Crime / Mystery / Romance·1h 39m

PHYSICAL EVIDENCE

“If he's innocent, the truth could save him. If he's guilty, the lies could kill her.”

A police officer suspended and now accused of murder is forced to join forces with his court-appointed attorney to assemble the pieces of a deadly puzzle to find the missing link before time runs out.

Above the Line
Michael Crichton·DirectorBill Phillips·ScreenplayBill Phillips·StoryJohn A. Alonzo·Director of PhotographyHenry Mancini·Original Music ComposerGlenn Farr·Editor
Cast
Burt Reynolds·Joe ParisTheresa Russell·Jennifer "Jenny" HudsonNed Beatty·James NicksKay Lenz·Deborah QuinnTed McGinley·KyleTom O'Brien·Matthew "Matt" FarleyKenneth Welsh·Harry NortonRay Baker·StricklerLouis Negin·Jacob "Jake" FarleyPaul Hubbard·Burt Knight
Full Crew
(18 credits)
Directing· 1
Michael Crichton·Director
Writing· 3
Bill Phillips·ScreenplayBill Phillips·StorySteve Ransohoff·Story
Camera· 1
John A. Alonzo·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Glenn Farr·Editor
Sound & Music· 1
Henry Mancini·Original Music Composer
Art & Design· 4
Dennis Davenport·Art DirectionBetsy Cox·Costume DesignDan Yarhi·Production DesignJacques M. Bradette·Set Decoration
Production· 3
Don Carmody·Executive ProducerMartin Ransohoff·ProducerLynn Stalmaster·Casting
Other Departments· 4
John Stoneham Jr.·StuntsShelley Cook·Stunt DoubleStan Barrett·Stunt CoordinatorSteve Lucescu·Utility Stunts
By the Numbers
37.6
OF 100
Master Score
5.2
OF 10
IMDb
22%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
$4M
ROI -79%
Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

A bespoke vision agent's reading of the design language behind Physical Evidence's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
#FFFFFF
#000000
#B0A090
Mood
Serious, Mysterious
Composition
Split
Era
1980s
Visual Style
Graphic Design

“The poster features a woman in a light-colored suit standing behind a dark table on the left, looking directly forward. To her right, a black and white, torn-ed”

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Key Elements
TablePapersCigarette
Atmosphere
Bright
Color Mood
Neutral
Setting
Abstract
Design Score
7/10
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