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The Devil's Advocate poster
A
Excellent
MASTER SCORE 77.7 / 100
1997·Drama / Fantasy / Mystery·2h 24m

THE DEVIL'S ADVOCATE

“The newest attorney at the world's most powerful law firm has never lost a case. But he's about to lose his soul.”

Aspiring Florida defense lawyer Kevin Lomax accepts a job at a New York law firm. With the stakes getting higher every case, Kevin quickly learns that his boss has something far more evil planned.

Above the Line
Taylor Hackford·DirectorTony Gilroy·ScreenplayJonathan Lemkin·ScreenplayAndrzej Bartkowiak·Director of PhotographyJames Newton Howard·Original Music ComposerMark Warner·Editor
Cast
Keanu Reeves·Kevin LomaxAl Pacino·John MiltonCharlize Theron·Mary Ann LomaxJeffrey Jones·Eddie BarzoonJudith Ivey·Mrs. LomaxConnie Nielsen·ChristabellaCraig T. Nelson·Alexander CullenTamara Tunie·Jackie HeathRuben Santiago-Hudson·Leamon HeathDebra Monk·Pam Garrety
Full Crew
(30 credits)
Directing· 1
Taylor Hackford·Director
Writing· 3
Tony Gilroy·ScreenplayJonathan Lemkin·ScreenplayAndrew Neiderman·Novel
Camera· 3
Andrzej Bartkowiak·Director of PhotographyRodney Bauer·GripDennis Gamiello·Key Grip
Editing· 1
Mark Warner·Editor
Sound & Music· 1
James Newton Howard·Original Music Composer
Art & Design· 7
Judianna Makovsky·Costume DesignBruno Rubeo·Production DesignDennis Bradford·Art DirectionJim Magdaleno·Storyboard ArtistRoberta J. Holinko·Set DecorationDave Weinman·LeadmanRick Broderman·Painter
Production· 12
Anne Kopelson·ProducerArnold Kopelson·ProducerArnon Milchan·ProducerMichael Tadross·Executive ProducerErwin Stoff·Executive ProducerTaylor Hackford·Executive ProducerBarry Bernardi·Executive ProducerSteve White·Executive ProducerMary Colquhoun·CastingNancy Klopper·CastingAriana Lingenfelser·Digital Effects ProducerStephen Joel Brown·Co-Producer
Other Departments· 2
Rob Bottin·Visual Effects Design ConsultantSandy Wasko·Stunt Double
By the Numbers
77.7
OF 100
Master Score
7.5
OF 10
IMDb
64%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
$153M
ROI 168%
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 Devil's Advocate's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
#2A0101
#820101
#FFFFFF
Mood
Ominous, Intense
Composition
Centered
Era
1990s
Visual Style
Photographic

“The poster features two men in suits against a dark red, swirling background. An older man stands behind a younger man, with his hands resting on the younger ma”

dramafantasymystery
Atmosphere
Dark, Warm
Color Mood
Warm
Setting
Abstract
Design Score
7/10
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