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B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 63.2 / 100
1998·Adventure / Comedy / Drama·1h 31m

PAULIE

“The bird is the word”

Paulie, a talking parrot, recounts his travels looking for his original owner to a Russian janitor who helps him to the end of his journey.

Above the Line
John Roberts·DirectorLaurie Craig·ScreenplayTony Pierce-Roberts·Director of PhotographyJohn Debney·Original Music ComposerBruce Cannon·Editor
Cast
Gena Rowlands·IvyTony Shalhoub·Misha VilyenkovCheech Marin·IgnacioBruce Davison·Dr. ReingoldTrini Alvarado·Adult Marie AlweatherJay Mohr·Benny / Paulie (voice)Buddy Hackett·ArtieHallie Eisenberg·Marie AlweatherMatt Craven·Warren AlweatherBill Cobbs·Virgil the Janitor
Full Crew
(30 credits)
Directing· 4
John Roberts·DirectorJeff Rafner·First Assistant DirectorConte Mark Matal·Second Assistant DirectorMark Vargo·Second Unit Director
Writing· 1
Laurie Craig·Screenplay
Camera· 7
Tony Pierce-Roberts·Director of PhotographyChris Squires·"A" Camera OperatorMichael Ferris·"A" Camera OperatorJeff Hand·First Assistant "A" CameraGarrett Benson·Second Assistant "A" CameraRobin Brown·"B" Camera OperatorAlan Cohen·First Assistant "B" Camera
Editing· 1
Bruce Cannon·Editor
Sound & Music· 1
John Debney·Original Music Composer
Art & Design· 4
J. Dennis Washington·Production DesignMary Zophres·Costume DesignThomas T. Taylor·Art DirectionDenise Pizzini·Set Decoration
Production· 9
Mark Gordon·ProducerGary Levinsohn·ProducerAllison Lyon Segan·ProducerGinny Nugent·Executive ProducerRandi Hiller·CastingSarah Halley Finn·CastingRisa Bramon Garcia·CastingMichele Weisler·Co-ProducerMichele Weisler·Unit Production Manager
Other Departments· 3
Glory Fioramonti·StuntsAl Goto·StuntsAl Jones·Stunt Coordinator
By the Numbers
63.2
OF 100
Master Score
6.5
OF 10
IMDb
62%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
$27M
ROI 17%
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 Paulie's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
#FFFFFF
#339966
#CC6633
Mood
Whimsical, Adventurous, Friendly
Composition
Centered
Era
1990s
Visual Style
Graphic Design

“A vibrant green parrot with an orange beak and red eyes is prominently featured in the center of the poster, perched on a brown suitcase. The suitcase is adorne”

adventurecomedydrama
Key Elements
ParrotSuitcasePostcard With Man And ParrotPostcard With Girl And ParrotPostcard With 'greetings From' TextPostcard With 'welcome!' Text
Atmosphere
Vibrant
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
Abstract
Design Score
7/10
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