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The Jerky Boys poster
B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 55.2 / 100
1995·Comedy / Crime·1h 22m

THE JERKY BOYS

“They were just a couple of losers from Queens...until they dialed a wrong number and got the mob!”

When two unemployed telephone pranksters decide to use their vocal "talents" to impersonate a Chicago mob boss and curry favor with organized crime in New York, the trouble begins. It isn't long before Johnny and Kamal (the "Jerky Boys" of crank call fame) are wanted by the local mafia, the police, and their neighbor.

Above the Line
James Melkonian·DirectorRich Wilkes·WriterUeli Steiger·Director of PhotographyIra Newborn·Original Music ComposerDennis M. Hill·Editor
Cast
John G. Brennan·Himself / Frank 'Rubberneck' RizzoKamal Ahmed·KamalAlan Arkin·Ernie LazarroWilliam Hickey·Don 'Uncle Freddy' FredericoVincent Pastore·Tony ScarboniAlan North·Micky CrumpSuzanne Shepherd·Mrs. BOzzy Osbourne·Band ManagerBrad Sullivan·Detective Robert WorzicJames Lorinz·Brett Weir
Full Crew
(5 credits)
Directing· 1
James Melkonian·Director
Writing· 1
Rich Wilkes·Writer
Camera· 1
Ueli Steiger·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Dennis M. Hill·Editor
Sound & Music· 1
Ira Newborn·Original Music Composer
By the Numbers
55.2
OF 100
Master Score
4.8
OF 10
IMDb
17%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
—
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
Comedic, Action
Composition
Layered
Era
1990s
Visual Style
Mixed Media

“The movie poster features a brick wall with a blue sky background at the top. Two men are visible above the wall, holding handguns. Below the wall, two other me”

comedyaction
Key Elements
HandgunHandgunTelephone ReceiverTelephone ReceiverWhite CordsBrick Wall
Atmosphere
Bright
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
Urban
Design Score
7/10
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