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Trial and Error poster
C
Average
MASTER SCORE 50.5 / 100
1997·Comedy / Romance·1h 38m

TRIAL AND ERROR

“The 2nd most outrageous trial of the century”

When lawyer Charlie is sent to a small Nevada town to file a continuance request for a client, his actor friend Richard turns up to throw a surprise bachelor party celebrating his upcoming marriage to the boss's daughter. When Charlie is too hung-over to make it to court for the hearing, Richard fills in, inadvertently committing felony fraud, and Charlie is left with no choice but to coach the clueless Richard through the whole trial.

Above the Line
Jonathan Lynn·DirectorGregory Bernstein·ScreenplaySara Bernstein·ScreenplayGabriel Beristain·Director of PhotographyPhil Marshall·Original Music ComposerTony Lombardo·Editor
Cast
Michael Richards·Richard RiettiJeff Daniels·Charles TuttleCharlize Theron·Billie TylerJessica Steen·ElizabethAustin Pendleton·Judge Paul Z. GraffRip Torn·Benny GibbsAli Wentworth·TiffanyJennifer Coolidge·JacquelineLawrence Pressman·WhitfieldDale Dye·Dr. Stone
Full Crew
(25 credits)
Directing· 2
Jonathan Lynn·DirectorPaula Barrett-Barbier·Script Supervisor
Writing· 5
Gregory Bernstein·ScreenplayGregory Bernstein·StorySara Bernstein·StoryCliff Gardner·StorySara Bernstein·Screenplay
Camera· 2
Gabriel Beristain·Director of PhotographyRalph Nelson Jr.·Still Photographer
Editing· 1
Tony Lombardo·Editor
Sound & Music· 1
Phil Marshall·Original Music Composer
Art & Design· 4
Shay Cunliffe·Costume DesignVictoria Paul·Production DesignPhilip Messina·Art DirectionKathe Klopp·Set Decoration
Production· 5
Gary Ross·ProducerMary Parent·Executive ProducerAllen Alsobrook·Executive ProducerJonathan Lynn·ProducerTerry Liebling·Casting
Other Departments· 5
Kirk A. Holland·DriverJulie Michaels·StuntsGene LeBell·StuntsAndy Gill·StuntsErnie F. Orsatti·Stunt Coordinator
By the Numbers
50.5
OF 100
Master Score
5.8
OF 10
IMDb
50%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
$15M
ROI -42%
Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

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Dominant Palette
3 colors
#FFFFFF
#8B4513
#A9A9A9
Mood
Comedic, Lighthearted
Composition
Split
Era
1990s
Visual Style
Photographic

“The poster features two men, one with blond hair and one with dark curly hair, seated at a wooden desk. The blond man, on the left, wears a dark suit and a gold”

comedylegal drama
Key Elements
Wooden GavelAmerican FlagWooden DeskMicrophoneBook Titled 'law For Nitwits'Orange Tinted Glasses
Atmosphere
Bright
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
Indoor
Design Score
7/10
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