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Postcards from the Edge poster
A
Excellent
MASTER SCORE 70.7 / 100
1990·Comedy / Drama·1h 41m

POSTCARDS FROM THE EDGE

“Having a wonderful time, wish I were here.”

A substance-addicted actress tries to look on the bright side even as she's forced to move back in with her mother to avoid unemployment.

Above the Line
Mike Nichols·DirectorCarrie Fisher·ScreenplayCarrie Fisher·NovelMichael Ballhaus·Director of PhotographyCarly Simon·Original Music ComposerSam O'Steen·Editor
Cast
Meryl Streep·Suzanne ValeShirley MacLaine·Doris MannDennis Quaid·Jack FaulknerGene Hackman·Lowell KolchekRichard Dreyfuss·Dr. FrankenthalRob Reiner·Joe PierceMary Wickes·GrandmaConrad Bain·GrandpaAnnette Bening·Evelyn AmesSimon Callow·Simon Asquith
Full Crew
(27 credits)
Directing· 3
Mike Nichols·DirectorMichael Haley·First Assistant DirectorNathalie Vadim·Second Assistant Director
Writing· 2
Carrie Fisher·ScreenplayCarrie Fisher·Novel
Camera· 2
Michael Ballhaus·Director of PhotographyDavid James·Still Photographer
Editing· 1
Sam O'Steen·Editor
Sound & Music· 2
Carly Simon·Original Music ComposerStan Bochner·Sound Designer
Art & Design· 7
Kandy Stern·Art DirectionAnn Roth·Costume DesignPatrizia von Brandenstein·Production DesignChris Butler·Set DecorationJ. Roy Helland·Makeup & HairCheri Minns·Makeup ArtistGreg Cannom·Makeup Artist
Production· 8
John Calley·ProducerRobert Greenhut·Executive ProducerNeil Machlis·Executive ProducerMike Nichols·ProducerNeil Machlis·Unit Production ManagerEllen Lewis·CastingSusan MacNair·Associate ProducerJuliet Taylor·Casting
Other Departments· 2
Lynda Gurasich·HairstylistChantal Feghali·Post Production Supervisor
By the Numbers
70.7
OF 100
Master Score
6.7
OF 10
IMDb
83%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
$39M
ROI 78%
Worldwide Gross
0
2 NOMS
Oscar Wins
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Poster DNA

THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

A bespoke vision agent's reading of the design language behind Postcards from the Edge's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
#D8232A
#FFFFFF
#5998D6
Mood
Playful, Hollywood, Glamorous
Composition
Split
Era
1990s
Visual Style
Photographic

“The movie poster features two women, one with blonde hair and one with reddish-blonde hair, both wearing sunglasses that reflect palm trees against a blue sky. ”

comedydrama
Key Elements
SunglassesPalm Trees ReflectionDenim JacketSilver EarringsWhite Fur CoatPearl Necklace
Atmosphere
Bright, Vibrant
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
None Visible
Design Score
7/10
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