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C
Average
MASTER SCORE 48.1 / 100
1998·Comedy / Crime·1h 28m

SAFE MEN

“Welcome to the world of disorganised crime.”

Two untalented singers are mistaken for a pair of major league safe crackers in Providence, Rhode Island. The two are pressed into service by the local hoodlums and quickly find themselves in conflict with their professional colleagues. Romantic interest is added by the daughter of the underworld leader who won't date the men she knows are gangsters.

Above the Line
John Hamburg·DirectorJohn Hamburg·WriterMichael Barrett·Director of PhotographyTheodore Shapiro·Original Music ComposerSuzanne Pillsbury·Editor
Cast
Sam Rockwell·SamuelSteve Zahn·EddieMark Ruffalo·FrankJosh Pais·MitchellPaul Giamatti·Veal ChopMichael Schmidt·Bernie Jr.Christina Kirk·HannahRaymond Serra·BarberHarvey Fierstein·Good Stuff LeoMichael Lerner·Big Fat Bernie Gayle
Full Crew
(30 credits)
Directing· 2
John Hamburg·DirectorTom Grant·Second Assistant Director
Writing· 1
John Hamburg·Writer
Camera· 3
Michael Barrett·Director of PhotographyAntonio Rossi·First Assistant "B" CameraMatthew W. Flannery·Second Assistant Camera
Editing· 3
Suzanne Pillsbury·EditorM. Scott Smith·EditorLisa Cossettini·First Assistant Editor
Sound & Music· 8
Theodore Shapiro·Original Music ComposerMary Ramos·Music SupervisorMichelle Kuznetsky Silverman·Music SupervisorAndrew Edelman·Sound MixerDave Paterson·Foley EditorJohn Katovisch·Music CoordinatorMary Ellen Porto·Sound EditorStephen Altobello·Foley Recordist
Art & Design· 5
Anthony Gasparro·Production DesignOndine Karady·Art DirectionCatherine Marie Thomas·Costume DesignJames Clauer·Set DecorationGretchen Gnaedinger·Set Dresser
Production· 7
Jeffrey Clifford·ProducerEllen Bronfman·ProducerAndrew Hauptman·ProducerJonathan Cohen·ProducerAvy Kaufman·CastingEva Kolodner·Line ProducerRain Kramer·Associate Producer
Other Departments· 1
Doreen A. Dixon·Post Production Supervisor
By the Numbers
48.1
OF 100
Master Score
5.8
OF 10
IMDb
57%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
$46K
ROI -95%
Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

A bespoke vision agent's reading of the design language behind Safe Men's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
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Mood
Quirky, Lighthearted, Retro
Composition
Centered
Era
1990s
Visual Style
Photographic

“The poster features three men standing against a bright yellow background with radiating lines. The man on the left wears a denim jacket over a plaid shirt and ”

comedy
Key Elements
Denim JacketPlaid ShirtSunglassesSatin JacketTank TopPatterned Shorts
Atmosphere
Vibrant
Color Mood
Warm
Setting
Abstract
Design Score
7/10
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