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Chicago Joe and the Showgirl poster
C
Average
MASTER SCORE 49.8 / 100
1990·Crime / Drama / Romance·1h 43m

CHICAGO JOE AND THE SHOWGIRL

“Attraction drew them together. Compulsion drew them to murder.”

During World War II, an American serviceman in London decides to impress his English girlfriend by acting as an American gangster, which soon turns deadly.

Above the Line
Bernard Rose·DirectorDavid Yallop·ScreenplayMike Southon·Director of PhotographyHans Zimmer·Original Music ComposerDan Rae·Editor
Cast
Kiefer Sutherland·Karl HultenPatsy Kensit·Joyce CookEmily Lloyd·Betty JonesKeith Allen·Lenny BexleyAlexandra Pigg·VioletLiz Fraser·Mrs. EvansHarry Fowler·MorryJohn Surman·Mr CookJanet Dale·Mrs CookJohn Junkin·George Heath
Full Crew
(18 credits)
Directing· 1
Bernard Rose·Director
Writing· 1
David Yallop·Screenplay
Camera· 1
Mike Southon·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Dan Rae·Editor
Sound & Music· 2
Hans Zimmer·Original Music ComposerShirley Walker·Music
Art & Design· 5
Bob Ringwood·Costume DesignPeter Russell·Art DirectionGemma Jackson·Production DesignRichard Holland·Art DirectionAlan Boyle·Makeup Artist
Production· 3
Tim Bevan·ProducerLeo Davis·CastingJane Frazer·Associate Producer
Other Departments· 4
Pam Grier·ThanksElaine Ford·StuntsLucille Ball·In Memory OfBarbara Ritchie·Hairstylist
By the Numbers
49.8
OF 100
Master Score
5.0
OF 10
IMDb
40%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
$85K
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 Chicago Joe and the Showgirl's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
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Mood
Dramatic, Intense
Composition
Split
Era
1980s
Visual Style
Photographic

“A movie poster features a man and a woman against a solid dark blue background. The man, with dark hair, wears a white tank top and a gold chain, looking direct”

crimedrama
Key Elements
Gold Chain
Atmosphere
Warm
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
None Visible
Design Score
7/10
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