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Tap poster
B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 69.0 / 100
1989·Comedy / Drama / Music·1h 51m

TAP

“Sometimes, no matter what, you can't escape the rhythm.”

Max Washington has just been released from prison after serving time for burglary. He returns to his old hangout, a hoofer club. His old girl friend, Amy, who still works at the club as a Tap instructor, is less than thrilled to see him. Her father, Little Mo, is happy to see him, because he has plans for a show involving Max. In addition, Max's old partners in crime have another job for him.

Above the Line
Nick Castle·DirectorNick Castle·WriterDavid Gribble·Director of PhotographyJames Newton Howard·Original Music ComposerPatrick Kennedy·Editor
Cast
Gregory Hines·Max WashingtonSuzzanne Douglas·Amy SimmsSammy Davis Jr.·Little MoSavion Glover·Louis SimmsJoe Morton·NickyDick Anthony Williams·FrancisSandman Sims·SandmanBunny Briggs·BunnySteve Condos·SteveJimmy Slyde·Slim
Full Crew
(17 credits)
Directing· 1
Nick Castle·Director
Writing· 1
Nick Castle·Writer
Camera· 1
David Gribble·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Patrick Kennedy·Editor
Sound & Music· 2
James Newton Howard·Original Music ComposerDiane Warren·Songs
Art & Design· 6
Patricia Norris·Production DesignPatricia Norris·Costume DesignDenise Dellavalle·Makeup ArtistSonja Roth·Set DecorationMichelle Bühler·Makeup ArtistLeslie Morales·Set Decoration
Production· 3
Richard Vane·ProducerFrank Saperstein·Executive ProducerGary Adelson·Producer
Other Departments· 2
Susan Kelber·HairstylistPhil Cory·Special Effects
By the Numbers
69.0
OF 100
Master Score
6.6
OF 10
IMDb
50%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
$9M
Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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Poster DNA

THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

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

Dominant Palette
3 colors
#0A0A33
#800000
#FFCC00
Mood
Energetic, Vibrant, Lively
Composition
Layered
Era
1980s
Visual Style
Photographic

“A man in a dark red shirt and dark pants is captured mid-dance, with one leg raised and his arms bent, against a backdrop of a city skyline at dusk or night. Th”

musicaldance
Key Elements
Tap ShoesNeon Sign
Atmosphere
Vibrant
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
Urban
Design Score
7/10
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