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C
Average
MASTER SCORE 51.4 / 100
1994·Comedy·1h 30m

CLIFFORD

“What's the difference between Clifford and a pit bull? One will tear your heart out, scare your friends and wreck your house. The other one is a dog.”

When his brother asks him to look after his young son, Clifford, Martin Daniels agrees, taking the boy into his home and introducing him to his future wife, Sarah. Clifford is fixated on the idea of visiting a famed theme park, and Martin, an engineer who helped build the park, makes plans to take him. But, when Clifford reveals himself to be a first-rate brat, his uncle goes bonkers, and a loony inter-generational standoff ensues.

Above the Line
Paul Flaherty·DirectorJay Dee Rock·ScreenplaySteven Kampmann·ScreenplayJohn A. Alonzo·Director of PhotographyRichard Gibbs·Original Music ComposerPembroke J. Herring·Editor
Cast
Martin Short·Clifford DanielsCharles Grodin·Martin DanielsMary Steenburgen·Sarah DavisDabney Coleman·Gerald EllisRichard Kind·Julien DanielsJennifer Savidge·Theodora DanielsBrandis Kemp·Woman on PlaneBen Savage·RogerDon Galloway·CaptainTim Lane·Navigator
Full Crew
(19 credits)
Directing· 3
Paul Flaherty·DirectorDouglas E. Wise·First Assistant DirectorKaty Garretson·Second Assistant Director
Writing· 2
Jay Dee Rock·ScreenplaySteven Kampmann·Screenplay
Camera· 1
John A. Alonzo·Director of Photography
Editing· 2
Pembroke J. Herring·EditorTim Board·Editor
Sound & Music· 1
Richard Gibbs·Original Music Composer
Art & Design· 4
Russell Christian·Production DesignBernie Cutler·Art DirectionRobert De Mora·Costume DesignCatherine Mann·Set Decoration
Production· 4
Larry Brezner·ProducerPieter Jan Brugge·ProducerPieter Jan Brugge·Unit Production ManagerLynn Stalmaster·Casting
Other Departments· 2
Ian Hunter·ModelingRandy Glass·Gaffer
By the Numbers
51.4
OF 100
Master Score
5.6
OF 10
IMDb
13%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
$7M
ROI -61%
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
Whimsical
Composition
Centered
Era
1990s
Visual Style
Photographic

“The movie poster features three people standing on a grassy area with a blue sky background. A young boy in a red sweater and black shorts holds a dog chain. A ”

Key Elements
Dog ChainDog House
Atmosphere
Bright
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
Rural
Design Score
7/10
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