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C
Average
MASTER SCORE 44.6 / 100
1998·Action / Crime·1h 41m

WHATEVER IT TAKES

“Sometimes it takes more than muscle!”

Two Los Angeles cops go undercover to investigate the distribution of steroids to wrestlers and body builders.

Above the Line
Brady MacKenzie·DirectorRaymond Obstfeld·WriterJack Capece·WriterAndrea V. Rossotto·Director of PhotographyMitch Lijewski·Music
Cast
Don Wilson·Neil DeMarcoAndrew Dice Clay·Dave MenardiFred Williamson·Paulie SalanoCraig Susser·Sonny SalanoMichael Bailey Smith·Kevin ThompsonVic Polizos·Sid BabichJoey Sagal·Pope KimLeslie Danon·Marla ChristianJohn Nielsen·WalkerJack Capece·Devalle
Full Crew
(29 credits)
Directing· 1
Brady MacKenzie·Director
Writing· 2
Raymond Obstfeld·WriterJack Capece·Writer
Camera· 2
Andrea V. Rossotto·Director of PhotographyKen Blakey·Second Unit Director of Photography
Sound & Music· 3
Mitch Lijewski·MusicGreg Mauer·ADR RecordistRick Owens·Foley Artist
Art & Design· 1
Kathleen Karridene·Makeup Artist
Production· 6
David DeFalco·Executive ProducerMichael Feichtner·Executive ProducerMichael D. Manshel·ProducerDamon Rein·ProducerDouglas Dungee·Associate ProducerDon Wilson·Co-Producer
Other Departments· 14
Garrett Warren·StuntsArt Camacho·Fight ChoreographerSonia Izzolena·StuntsKane Hodder·StuntsKurt Bryant·StuntsTed Barba·StuntsJoseph L. Gardner·StuntsPaul E. Short·StuntsCole S. McKay·StuntsSimon Rhee·StuntsEllen Statham·StuntsPatrick J. Statham·Stunt CoordinatorJustin Lundin·StuntsGary Paul·Stunts
By the Numbers
44.6
OF 100
Master Score
5.3
OF 10
IMDb
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CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
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Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

A bespoke vision agent's reading of the design language behind Whatever It Takes's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
#8A008A
#FFCC00
#CC3333
Mood
Fantasy, Action, Mystical
Composition
Layered
Era
2000s
Visual Style
Illustrated

“The movie poster features a central male figure in a red and white checkered robe, holding a glowing orange orb, with a golden dragon head emerging behind him. ”

fantasyadventurehistorical drama
Key Elements
Glowing Orange OrbGolden Dragon HeadBrown Woven Basket With FoodGold Crown
Atmosphere
Vibrant
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
Fantasy
Design Score
7/10
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