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Beethoven poster
B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 61.5 / 100
1992·Comedy / Drama / Family·1h 27m

BEETHOVEN

“The head of the family is the one with the tail.”

The Newton family live in their comfortable home, but there seems to something missing. This "hole" is filled by a small puppy, who walks into their home and their lives. Beethoven, as he is named, grows into a giant of a dog... a St Bernard. Doctor Varnick, the local vet has a secret and horrible sideline, which requires lots of dogs for experiments. Beethoven is on the bad doctor's list.

Above the Line
Brian Levant·DirectorJohn Hughes·WriterAmy Holden Jones·WriterVictor J. Kemper·Director of PhotographyRandy Edelman·Original Music ComposerSheldon Kahn·Editor
Cast
Charles Grodin·George NewtonBonnie Hunt·Alice NewtonDean Jones·Dr. VarnickNicholle Tom·RyceChristopher Castile·TedSarah Rose Karr·EmilyOliver Platt·HarveyStanley Tucci·VernonLaurel Cronin·Devonia PeetDavid Duchovny·Brad
Full Crew
(30 credits)
Directing· 1
Brian Levant·Director
Writing· 2
John Hughes·WriterAmy Holden Jones·Writer
Camera· 5
Victor J. Kemper·Director of PhotographyBruce McBroom·Still PhotographerBill Roe·Camera OperatorGaylin P. Schultz·Key GripAudie Aragon·Best Boy Grip
Editing· 2
Sheldon Kahn·EditorWilliam D. Gordean·Editor
Sound & Music· 3
Randy Edelman·Original Music ComposerCharles M. Wilborn·Production Sound MixerKenneth Schwarz·Boom Operator
Art & Design· 10
Alex Tavoularis·Production DesignCharles William Breen·Art DirectionGloria Gresham·Costume DesignKurt V. Hulett·Set DresserGreg Lynch·LeadmanGary Diamond·Set DesignerStan Tropp·Set DesignerMargo Baxley·Costume SupervisorEric A. Hulett·Set DresserRick Young·Property Master
Production· 4
Joe Medjuck·ProducerMichael C. Gross·ProducerIvan Reitman·Executive ProducerEllen Adolph·Production Accountant
Other Departments· 3
Chad Randall·StuntsRhio Haessig·Best Boy ElectricRalph W. Odum·Stunts
By the Numbers
61.5
OF 100
Master Score
5.7
OF 10
IMDb
29%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
$147M
Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

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Dominant Palette
3 colors
#FFFFFF
#8B4513
#008080
Mood
Playful, Cheerful
Composition
Layered
Era
90s
Visual Style
Graphic Design

“A white background features a large illustration of Beethoven, a brown and white St. Bernard dog, holding a black VHS tape with melting ice in his mouth at the ”

familycomedy
Key Elements
Beethoven Dog IllustrationVhs TapesMelting IcePaw Print Graphic
Atmosphere
Vibrant
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
Abstract
Design Score
7/10
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