C
Average
MASTER SCORE 52.9 / 100
1993Comedy / Drama / Music1h 56m
THE THING CALLED LOVE
“Stand by your dream.”
A group of newcomers to the country music business seek love and stardom.
Above the Line
Peter Bogdanovich·DirectorCarol Heikkinen·WriterPeter James·Director of PhotographyRodney Crowell·Original Music ComposerTerry Stokes·Editor
Cast
River Phoenix·James WrightSamantha Mathis·Miranda PresleyDermot Mulroney·Kyle DavidsonSandra Bullock·Linda Lue LindenAnthony Clark·BillyDeborah Allen·Deborah AllenK.T. Oslin·LucyWebb Wilder·NedEarl Poole Ball·FloydJimmie Dale Gilmore·Jimmie Dale Gilmore
Full Crew(21 credits)
Full Crew
(21 credits)
Directing· 3
Peter Bogdanovich·DirectorRuth A. Redfern·Second Assistant DirectorJerry Ballew·First Assistant Director
Writing· 1
Carol Heikkinen·Writer
Camera· 1
Peter James·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Terry Stokes·Editor
Sound & Music· 4
Rodney Crowell·Original Music ComposerLisa Halsey·Original Music ComposerJames E. Webb·Sound MixerBob Baron·ADR Mixer
Art & Design· 5
Rita Riggs·Costume DesignMichael Seymour·Production DesignCloudia Rebar·Set DecorationPamela S. Westmore·Makeup ArtistSusan Bradley·Title Designer
Production· 5
John Davis·ProducerGeorge Folsey Jr.·Executive ProducerSteve Foley·Associate ProducerDianne Crittenden·CastingDarlene K. Chan·Co-Producer
Other Departments· 1
Virginia G. Hadfield·Hairstylist
By the Numbers
52.9
OF 100
Master Score
6.4
OF 10
IMDb
57%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
$1M
ROI -93%
Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION
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Dominant Palette
3 colors
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Mood
Romantic, Dramatic, Contemplative
Composition
Layered
Era
1990s
Visual Style
Photographic
“The poster features four individuals against a backdrop of a cloudy sky and a long, straight road extending into a landscape with rolling hills. A woman in a da”
romancedrama
Key Elements
Acoustic GuitarCowboy Hats
Atmosphere
Muted
Color Mood
Cool
Setting
Rural
Design Score
7/10
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