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B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 60.3 / 100
1995·Comedy / Drama / Family·1h 25m

TWO BITS

“You're never too old to believe in a dream. Or too young to make one come true!”

It's a hot summer day in 1933 in South Philly, where 12-year old Gennaro lives with his widowed mom and his ailing grandpa, who sits outside holding tight to his last quarter, which he's promised to Gennaro and which Gennaro would like to have to buy a ticket to the plush new movie theater. But grandpa's not ready to pass on the quarter or pass on to his final reward: he has some unfinished business with a woman from his past, and he enlists Gennaro to act as his emissary.

Above the Line
James Foley·DirectorJoseph Stefano·WriterJuan Ruiz Anchía·Director of PhotographyCarter Burwell·Original Music ComposerHoward E. Smith·Editor
Cast
Jerry Barone·Gennaro SpiritoAl Pacino·Gitano SabatoniMary Elizabeth Mastrantonio·Luisa SpiritoJoe Grifasi·Uncle JoeGeoff Pierson·Dr. WilsonPatrick Borriello·TullioAndy Romano·Dr. BrunaDonna Mitchell·Mrs. BrunaMary Testa·HousewifeJoey Perillo·Replacement Ballyhoo Driver
Full Crew
(23 credits)
Directing· 1
James Foley·Director
Writing· 1
Joseph Stefano·Writer
Camera· 1
Juan Ruiz Anchía·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Howard E. Smith·Editor
Sound & Music· 1
Carter Burwell·Original Music Composer
Art & Design· 8
Jane Musky·Production DesignTom Warren·Art DirectionClaudia Brown·Costume DesignR. Vincent Smith·Property MasterRobert J. Franco·Set DecorationMargot Boccia·Makeup ArtistLuigi Rocchetti·Key Makeup ArtistManlio Rocchetti·Makeup Artist
Production· 7
Willi Bär·Executive ProducerArthur Cohn·ProducerDavid Korda·Executive ProducerJoseph Stefano·Executive ProducerRolf Deyhle·Associate ProducerLarry Franco·Line ProducerGlenn Daniels·Casting
Other Departments· 3
Verne Caruso·Key Hair StylistMichael Kriston·HairstylistJerry Masarone·Hairstylist
By the Numbers
60.3
OF 100
Master Score
6.1
OF 10
IMDb
40%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
—
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 Two Bits's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
#0A1A40
#F0D040
#405070
Mood
Nostalgic, Hopeful
Composition
Centered
Era
1990s
Visual Style
Illustrated

“A movie poster depicts a nighttime urban scene with a large, illuminated movie theater marquee featuring the title "Two Bits." In the foreground, two silhouette”

Key Elements
Movie Theater MarqueeCrescent MoonStarsStreetlights
Atmosphere
Dark, Cold
Color Mood
Cool
Setting
Urban
Design Score
7/10
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