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B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 69.9 / 100
2003·Comedy / Crime / Drama·1h 28m

BOOKIES

“Risk is the biggest rush.”

Four college friends become small-time bookies, only to find their world spinning dangerously out of control when their greed attracts the attention of organized crime.

Above the Line
Mark Illsley·DirectorMichael Bacall·ScreenplayBrendan Galvin·Director of PhotographyChristopher Tyng·Original Music ComposerJeff McEvoy·Editor
Cast
Nick Stahl·TobyJohnny Galecki·JudeLukas Haas·CaseyRachael Leigh Cook·HunterDavid Proval·LarryJohn Diehl·VincentJulio Oscar Mechoso·MartinezDwight Armstrong·AbrahamSteve Hudson·Julius GarrettZuri Williams·Duane
Full Crew
(23 credits)
Directing· 1
Mark Illsley·Director
Writing· 1
Michael Bacall·Screenplay
Camera· 1
Brendan Galvin·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Jeff McEvoy·Editor
Sound & Music· 1
Christopher Tyng·Original Music Composer
Art & Design· 10
Uli Hanisch·Production DesignMaurin L. Scarlata·Production DesignKai Koch·Art DirectionKaryn Wagner·Costume DesignThorsten Sabel·Set DecorationAntje Bockeloh·Makeup ArtistChloe-Claudia Brown·Key Makeup ArtistChris Kamprad·Makeup ArtistDaniela Schmiemann·Makeup ArtistEleni Yannopoulos·Makeup Artist
Production· 7
Sabine de Mardt·ProducerAlan Greenspan·ProducerPaul Greenstone·ProducerAndrea Kreuzhage·Executive ProducerBrad Krevoy·Executive ProducerGerhard Schmidt·Executive ProducerEmily Schweber·Casting
Other Departments· 1
Astrid Schikorra·Key Hair Stylist
By the Numbers
69.9
OF 100
Master Score
5.9
OF 10
IMDb
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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 Bookies's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
#FFFFFF
#333333
#99FF33
Mood
Serious, Intriguing
Composition
Layered
Era
2000s
Visual Style
Photographic

“Four young adults, three males and one female, stand in a line against a white background, with a wooden floor visible below their knees. The title "BOOKIE$" in”

comedycrime
Key Elements
BriefcaseStacks Of U.s. Dollar BillsBasketballScattered Cash
Atmosphere
Bright
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
Indoor
Design Score
7/10
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