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Daddy and the Muscle Academy poster
B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 57.9 / 100
1991·Biography / Documentary·55m

DADDY AND THE MUSCLE ACADEMY

Tom of Finland is one of the gay world's few authentic icons. His drawings have had an enormous influence on gay identity. Tom's ultimate leather men are known and seen everywhere. They are symbols of gay pride and friendship. The documentary includes some titillating 'enactments' inspired by Tom's art work.

Above the Line
Ilppo Pohjola·DirectorIlppo Pohjola·WriterElliott Sharp·Original Music ComposerJorma Höri·Editor
Cast
Touko Laaksonen·Himself (as Tom of Finland)Nayland Blake·HimselfDurk Dehner·HimselfIsaac Julien·HimselfBob Mizer·Himself
Full Crew
(7 credits)
Directing· 1
Ilppo Pohjola·Director
Writing· 1
Ilppo Pohjola·Writer
Editing· 1
Jorma Höri·Editor
Sound & Music· 1
Elliott Sharp·Original Music Composer
Production· 2
Kari Paljakka·ProducerAlvaro Pardo·Producer
Other Departments· 1
Kjell Lagerroos·Cinematography
By the Numbers
57.9
OF 100
Master Score
6.4
OF 10
IMDb
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CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
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Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

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Dominant Palette
3 colors
#FFFFFF
#000000
#A9A9A9
Mood
Provocative
Composition
Centered
Era
1980s
Visual Style
Illustrated

“A black and white illustration features three muscular men in leather attire. The man in the center wears a leather cap with a badge, sunglasses, and a leather ”

Key Elements
Leather JacketsLeather CapsSunglassesBootsJeans
Atmosphere
Gritty
Color Mood
Neutral
Setting
None Visible
Design Score
7/10
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