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Showdown poster
B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 63.3 / 100
1993·Action·1h 38m

SHOWDOWN

“There is no other way”

Ken has just moved from Kansas with his mother. He talks to a girl named Julie, not knowing that her boyfriend Tom is very possessive of her. Tom is learning karate from Lee, a sensei whose brother was killed by a rookie cop named Billy. Billy has since then become the janitor of the school that Ken, Julie and Tom go to. When Ken gets beaten up by Tom for talking to Julie again, Billy helps Ken by teaching him how to defend himself, which eventually leads to a battle between student vs. student, and sensei vs. sensei.

Above the Line
Robert Radler·DirectorStuart Gibbs·WriterBryan Duggan·Director of PhotographyStephen Edwards·Original Music Composer
Cast
Billy Blanks·Billy GrantKenn Scott·Ken MarxChristine Taylor·JulieJohn Asher·MikePatrick Kilpatrick·LeeLinda Dona·KateKen McLeod·TomMichael Cavalieri·RobSeidy López·GinaBrion James·Vice Principal Kowalski
Full Crew
(14 credits)
Directing· 2
Robert Radler·DirectorSteven J. Corzan·First Assistant Director
Writing· 1
Stuart Gibbs·Writer
Camera· 2
Bryan Duggan·Director of PhotographyGreg Gardiner·Second Unit Director of Photography
Sound & Music· 1
Stephen Edwards·Original Music Composer
Art & Design· 4
Darragh Marmorstein·Costume DesignBrian F. McCabe·Production DesignElizabeth Frank·Set DecorationLisa Buono·Makeup Artist
Production· 1
Ash R. Shah·Producer
Other Departments· 3
David Franzoni·GafferLisa Buono·HairstylistJeff Imada·Stunt Coordinator
By the Numbers
63.3
OF 100
Master Score
5.2
OF 10
IMDb
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CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
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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 Showdown's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
#8C4D2E
#FFFFFF
#2E6E9E
Mood
Action, Intense, Dramatic
Composition
Layered
Era
1950s
Visual Style
Illustrated

“The poster features a dynamic illustration of five men, dressed in Western attire, holding firearms and appearing to be in a shootout. The title "SHOWDOWN" is p”

westernaction
Key Elements
RiflePistolHatChains
Atmosphere
Vibrant
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
Rural
Design Score
7/10
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