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Cobb poster
C
Average
MASTER SCORE 52.0 / 100
1994·Biography / Drama / Sport·2h 8m

COBB

“Everyone hated this baseball legend. And he loved it.”

Al Stump is a famous sports-writer chosen by Ty Cobb to co-write his official, authorized 'autobiography' before his death. Cobb, widely feared and despised, feels misunderstood and wants to set the record straight about 'the greatest ball-player ever,' in his words.

Above the Line
Ron Shelton·DirectorRon Shelton·WriterAl Stump·AuthorRussell Boyd·Director of PhotographyElliot Goldenthal·Original Music ComposerKimberly Ray·Editor
Cast
Tommy Lee Jones·Ty CobbRobert Wuhl·Al StumpLolita Davidovich·RamonaNed Bellamy·RayScott Burkholder·JimmyAllan Malamud·MudBill Caplan·BillJeff Fellenzer·SportswriterDoug Krikorian·SportswriterGavin Smith·Sportsman's Lounge Bartender
Full Crew
(14 credits)
Directing· 2
Ron Shelton·DirectorK.C. Hodenfield·Second Assistant Director
Writing· 2
Ron Shelton·WriterAl Stump·Author
Camera· 1
Russell Boyd·Director of Photography
Editing· 2
Kimberly Ray·EditorPaul Seydor·Editor
Sound & Music· 1
Elliot Goldenthal·Original Music Composer
Art & Design· 2
Ve Neill·Makeup ArtistRuth E. Carter·Costume Designer
Production· 2
Arnon Milchan·Executive ProducerDavid V. Lester·Producer
Other Departments· 2
Patricia Tallman·StuntsTom Morga·Stunts
By the Numbers
52.0
OF 100
Master Score
6.4
OF 10
IMDb
65%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
$1M
ROI -96%
Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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Poster DNA

THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

A bespoke vision agent's reading of the design language behind Cobb's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
#A0785A
#000000
#FFFFFF
Mood
Intense, Somber
Composition
Split
Era
1990s
Visual Style
Photographic

“The movie poster is divided into two sections. The top section shows a close-up of an older man's face, with a cigar in his mouth emitting smoke. The man has li”

Key Elements
CigarSmoke
Atmosphere
Dark
Color Mood
Warm
Setting
None Visible
Design Score
7/10
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