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Used People poster
B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 58.5 / 100
1992·Comedy / Drama / Romance·1h 55m

USED PEOPLE

“A story about love, family and other embarrassments.”

At her husband's funeral, Pearl, Jewish mother of two divorced and antagonistic daughters, meets an old Italian friend of her husband, whose advice years previously had stopped the husband leaving home. For 23 years he, now a widower, has secretly loved Pearl.

Above the Line
Beeban Kidron·DirectorTodd Graff·ScreenplayDavid Watkin·Director of PhotographyRachel Portman·Original Music ComposerJohn Tintori·Editor
Cast
Shirley MacLaine·Pearl BermanMarcello Mastroianni·Joe MeledandriBob Dishy·Jack BermanJessica Tandy·FreidaKathy Bates·Bibby BermanMarcia Gay Harden·NormaSylvia Sidney·BeckyDoris Roberts·Tante LonnieHelen Hanft·Aunt RuthieMaria Rosaria Russo·Theresa
Full Crew
(14 credits)
Directing· 2
Beeban Kidron·DirectorSandy McLeod·Script Supervisor
Writing· 1
Todd Graff·Screenplay
Camera· 1
David Watkin·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
John Tintori·Editor
Sound & Music· 1
Rachel Portman·Original Music Composer
Art & Design· 5
Gregory P. Keen·Art DirectionMarilyn Vance·Costume DesignStuart Wurtzel·Production DesignAnn Brodie·Key Makeup ArtistHilton Rosemarin·Set Decoration
Production· 2
Peggy Rajski·ProducerMary Colquhoun·Casting
Other Departments· 1
Patricia Birch·Choreographer
By the Numbers
58.5
OF 100
Master Score
6.2
OF 10
IMDb
44%
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 Used People's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
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Mood
Romantic, Nostalgic, Warm
Composition
Layered
Era
1990s
Visual Style
Photographic

“The poster features five individuals positioned against a dark blue, starry night sky, with a large, glowing orange full moon dominating the lower half. A silho”

romancecomedydrama
Key Elements
AccordionMoonCity Buildings
Atmosphere
Warm
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
Urban
Design Score
7/10
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