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Just the Ticket poster
C
Average
MASTER SCORE 44.3 / 100
1998·Comedy / Drama / Romance·1h 55m

JUST THE TICKET

“Irresponsible, unreliable, unpredictable and totally irresistible.”

Gary Starke is one of the best ticket scalpers in New York City. His girlfriend, Linda, doesn't approve of his criminal lifestyle, though, and dumps him when she gets the opportunity to study cooking in Paris. Gary realizes that he has to give up scalping if he has any chance of winning her back. But before he does, he wants to cash out on one last big score. He gets his chance when the pope announces he'll be performing Easter Mass at Yankee Stadium.

Above the Line
Richard Wenk·DirectorRichard Wenk·WriterEllen Kuras·Director of PhotographyRick Marotta·Original Music ComposerChristopher Cibelli·Editor
Cast
Andy Garcia·Gary StarkeAndie MacDowell·Linda PalinskiRichard Bradford·Benny MoranAlice Drummond·Lady with CashFred Asparagus·ZeusLouis Mustillo·Harry the HeadAnita Elliott·Refund Lady at the MetPatrick Breen·San Diego VinnieLaura Harris·Alice / 'Cyclops'Don Novello·Tony
Full Crew
(30 credits)
Directing· 4
Richard Wenk·DirectorRobert E. Warren·First Assistant DirectorDeirdre Horgan·Script SupervisorJoan G. Bostwick·Second Second Assistant Director
Writing· 1
Richard Wenk·Writer
Camera· 4
Ellen Kuras·Director of PhotographyRichard Eliano·Camera OperatorAbbot Genser·Still PhotographerSusanna Virtanen·First Assistant Camera
Editing· 1
Christopher Cibelli·Editor
Sound & Music· 3
Rick Marotta·Original Music ComposerLes Lazarowitz·Sound MixerFrank Graziadei·Boom Operator
Art & Design· 4
Franckie Diago·Production DesignSusan Lyall·Costume DesignHenry Dunn·Art DirectionKarin Wiesel·Set Decoration
Production· 10
Andy Garcia·ProducerYoram Pelman·Executive ProducerAndie MacDowell·Executive ProducerMarivi Lorido Garcia·Executive ProducerGary Lucchesi·ProducerAmanda Mackey·CastingCathy Sandrich Gelfond·CastingJohn H. Starke·Co-ProducerJohn H. Starke·Unit Production ManagerJoe Drago·Associate Producer
Other Departments· 3
Toussaint Kotright·CablemanKevin McKenna·Video Assist OperatorIan Zdatny·Scenic Artist
By the Numbers
44.3
OF 100
Master Score
5.6
OF 10
IMDb
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CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
$430K
ROI -96%
Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

A bespoke vision agent's reading of the design language behind Just the Ticket's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
#D3D3D3
#A9A9A9
#FFFFFF
Mood
Romantic, Happy
Composition
Centered
Era
1990s
Visual Style
Photographic

“A man and a woman are embracing on a city street. The man is wearing a light-colored hat, a patterned shirt, and dark pants. The woman has curly hair and is wea”

romance
Key Elements
HatStreet SignFire HydrantCar
Atmosphere
Bright
Color Mood
Neutral
Setting
Urban
Design Score
7/10
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