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The Pallbearer poster
C
Average
MASTER SCORE 48.0 / 100
1996·Comedy / Romance·1h 38m

THE PALLBEARER

“Something magical is about to unfold in the most unexpected place.”

Aspiring architect Tom Thompson is told by mysterious Ruth Abernathy that his best friend, "Bill," has taken his own life. Except that Tom has never met Bill and neither have his incredulous friends. So when Tom foolishly agrees to give the eulogy at Bill's funeral, it sets him on a collision course with Ruth -- who is revealed to be Bill's oversexed mother -- and Julie DeMarco, the longtime crush Tom hasn't seen since they were teens.

Above the Line
Matt Reeves·DirectorJason Katims·WriterMatt Reeves·WriterRobert Elswit·Director of PhotographyStewart Copeland·Original Music ComposerStan Salfas·Editor
Cast
David Schwimmer·Tom ThompsonGwyneth Paltrow·Julie DeMarcoMichael Rapaport·Brad SchorrToni Collette·CynthiaCarol Kane·Tom's MotherMichael Vartan·ScottBitty Schram·LaurenJean De Baer·Suzanne DeMarcoElizabeth Franz·Aunt LucilleMark Margolis·Philip DeMarco
Full Crew
(28 credits)
Directing· 2
Matt Reeves·DirectorJulie Oppenheimer·Script Supervisor
Writing· 2
Jason Katims·WriterMatt Reeves·Writer
Camera· 2
Robert Elswit·Director of PhotographyBarry Wetcher·Still Photographer
Editing· 1
Stan Salfas·Editor
Sound & Music· 3
Stewart Copeland·Original Music ComposerLarry Blake·Supervising Sound EditorMichael Barosky·Sound Mixer
Art & Design· 5
Robin Standefer·Production DesignStephen Alesch·Art DirectionDonna Zakowska·Costume DesignKate Yatsko·Set DecorationJohn Canterella·Art Department Coordinator
Production· 12
J.J. Abrams·ProducerMeryl Poster·Executive ProducerPaul Webster·ProducerHarvey Weinstein·Executive ProducerBob Weinstein·Executive ProducerNellie Nugiel·Line ProducerLynn Goldman·Production AccountantKerry Barden·CastingBilly Hopkins·CastingSuzanne Smith Crowley·CastingJason Katims·Co-ProducerJeff Wadlow·Production Assistant
Other Departments· 1
G.A. Aguilar·Stunt Coordinator
By the Numbers
48.0
OF 100
Master Score
5.0
OF 10
IMDb
45%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
$6M
ROI -29%
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 The Pallbearer's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
#800000
#F0F0F0
#A0522D
Mood
Romantic, Dramatic
Composition
Split
Era
1990s
Visual Style
Photographic

“The poster features a close-up of two individuals, a woman and a man, positioned against a white background. The woman is on the left, looking towards the viewe”

romancecomedy
Key Elements
Red Roses
Atmosphere
Warm
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
Abstract
Design Score
7/10
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