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B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 60.1 / 100
1989·Action / Comedy / Crime·1h 44m

TANGO & CASH

“Two of L.A.'s top rival cops are going to have to work together… Even if it kills them.”

Ray Tango and Gabriel Cash are two successful narcotics detectives who can't stand each other. Crime lord Yves Perret, furious at the loss of income they have caused him, plots an elaborate revenge against them.

Above the Line
Andrei Konchalovsky·DirectorRandy Feldman·WriterDonald E. Thorin·Director of PhotographyHarold Faltermeyer·Original Music ComposerHubert de La Bouillerie·Editor
Cast
Sylvester Stallone·Raymond 'Ray' TangoKurt Russell·Gabriel 'Gabe' CashTeri Hatcher·Katherine 'Kiki' TangoJack Palance·Yves PerretBrion James·RequinJames Hong·QuanMarc Alaimo·LopezPhilip Tan·Chinese GunmanMichael J. Pollard·OwenRobert Z'Dar·Face
Full Crew
(30 credits)
Directing· 1
Andrei Konchalovsky·Director
Writing· 1
Randy Feldman·Writer
Camera· 1
Donald E. Thorin·Director of Photography
Editing· 2
Hubert de La Bouillerie·EditorRobert A. Ferretti·Editor
Sound & Music· 1
Harold Faltermeyer·Original Music Composer
Art & Design· 4
David F. Klassen·Art DirectionBernie Pollack·Costume DesignJ. Michael Riva·Production DesignRichard Berger·Art Direction
Production· 4
Peter Guber·ProducerPeter MacDonald·Executive ProducerJon Peters·ProducerChristine Forsyth-Peters·Producer
Other Departments· 16
Allan Graf·StuntsMichael Runyard·StuntsDick Ziker·StuntsJoe Gilbride·StuntsMaria R. Kelly·StuntsFreddie Hice·StuntsJustin De Rosa·StuntsGary Compton·StuntsRonald G. Oliney·StuntsJeff O'Haco·StuntsTommy J. Huff·StuntsJ.N. Roberts·StuntsRobert Apisa·StuntsJeff Langton·StuntsCharlie Brewer·StuntsJames M. Halty·Stunts
By the Numbers
60.1
OF 100
Master Score
6.4
OF 10
IMDb
30%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
$63M
ROI 15%
Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

A bespoke vision agent's reading of the design language behind Tango & Cash's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
#0A0A0A
#FFFFFF
#CC3333
Mood
Gritty, Intense
Composition
Split
Era
1980s
Visual Style
Photographic

“The poster features two men, one on the left and one on the right, framed by vertical white distressed borders against a black background. The man on the left w”

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Key Elements
GlassesGun
Atmosphere
Dark, Gritty
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
None Visible
Design Score
7/10
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