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Necessary Roughness poster
B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 63.8 / 100
1991·Comedy / Sport·1h 48m

NECESSARY ROUGHNESS

“This gang of loners, loonies and losers are about to become something they've never been before... a team.”

When the Texas State University Fightin' Armadillos football team is disqualified for cheating and poor grades, the University is forced to pick from a team that actually goes to school. Will they even win a single game?

Above the Line
Stan Dragoti·DirectorRick Natkin·WriterDavid Fuller·WriterPeter Stein·Director of PhotographyBill Conti·Original Music ComposerJohn Wright·Editor
Cast
Scott Bakula·Paul BlakeRobert Loggia·Coach Wally RigHarley Jane Kozak·Dr. Suzanne CarterLarry Miller·Dean Phillip EliasHéctor Elizondo·Coach Ed GenneroSinbad·Andre KrimmFred Thompson·Carver PurcellRob Schneider·Chuck NeidermanJason Bateman·Jarvis EdisonAndrew Bryniarski·Wyatt Beaudry
Full Crew
(30 credits)
Directing· 5
Stan Dragoti·DirectorJohn Hockridge·First Assistant DirectorH. Bud Otto·Script SupervisorJoseph J. Kontra·Second Assistant DirectorTerri Martin·Second Second Assistant Director
Writing· 2
Rick Natkin·WriterDavid Fuller·Writer
Camera· 5
Peter Stein·Director of PhotographyZade Rosenthal·Still PhotographerDavid Knox·Camera OperatorMark Van Loon·Camera OperatorChris Hayes·Camera Operator
Editing· 2
John Wright·EditorSteve Mirkovich·Editor
Sound & Music· 3
Bill Conti·Original Music ComposerTom Nelson·Production Sound MixerKeith Gardner·Boom Operator
Art & Design· 4
Dan Moore·Costume DesignPaul Peters·Production DesignLynn Wolverton-Parker·Set DecorationJeanie L. D'Iorio·Assistant Makeup Artist
Production· 6
Mace Neufeld·ProducerHawk Koch·Executive ProducerRobert Rehme·ProducerMindy Marin·CastingLis Kern·Associate ProducerEdwin 'Itsi' Atkins·Unit Production Manager
Other Departments· 3
Allan Graf·Stunt CoordinatorRobert Dracup·Chief Lighting TechnicianMary Ann Valdes·Hairstylist
By the Numbers
63.8
OF 100
Master Score
6.2
OF 10
IMDb
33%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
—
Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

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

Dominant Palette
3 colors
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Mood
Thoughtful, Sporty
Composition
Split
Era
90s
Visual Style
Photographic

“The movie poster features a woman sitting on a white chair on a green football field, with a man lying on a white bench to her left. The man is wearing a footba”

sportcomedy
Key Elements
Football HelmetFootballWhite ChairWhite BenchPen
Atmosphere
Bright, Warm
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
Outdoor
Design Score
7/10
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