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Normal poster
A
Excellent
MASTER SCORE 76.5 / 100
2003·Drama / TV Movie·1h 50m

NORMAL

“Love. Marriage. Acceptance. Sex change.”

A Midwestern husband and father announces his plan to have a sex change operation.

Above the Line
Jane Anderson·DirectorJane Anderson·TeleplayJane Anderson·Theatre PlayAlar Kivilo·Director of PhotographyAlex Wurman·Original Music ComposerLisa Fruchtman·Editor
Cast
Tom Wilkinson·Roy 'Ruth' ApplewoodJessica Lange·Irma ApplewoodHayden Panettiere·Patty Ann ApplewoodClancy Brown·FrankRichard Bull·Roy Sr.Joseph Sikora·Wayne ApplewoodMary Seibel·Em - Roy's MotherDanny Goldring·Church Friend PeteRandall Arney·Reverend Dale MuncieRich Komenich·Co-Worker Bob
Full Crew
(16 credits)
Directing· 1
Jane Anderson·Director
Writing· 2
Jane Anderson·TeleplayJane Anderson·Theatre Play
Camera· 1
Alar Kivilo·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Lisa Fruchtman·Editor
Sound & Music· 1
Alex Wurman·Original Music Composer
Art & Design· 4
Hope Hanafin·Costume DesignGary Baugh·Art DirectionNina Ruscio·Production DesignTricia Schneider·Set Decoration
Production· 6
Cary Brokaw·Executive ProducerLydia Dean Pilcher·Executive ProducerThomas J. Busch·Line ProducerJane Alderman·CastingJohn Brace·CastingLinda Lowy·Casting
By the Numbers
76.5
OF 100
Master Score
7.1
OF 10
IMDb
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CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
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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 Normal's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
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#8C5C3C
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Mood
Intense, Action Packed
Composition
Layered
Era
2000s
Visual Style
Photographic

“The poster features a collage of characters and action scenes against a light beige background. At the top, a man with a mustache and a serious expression is pr”

dramaaction
Key Elements
ShotgunPistolKnifeBeanie
Atmosphere
Gritty, Warm
Color Mood
Warm
Setting
Urban
Design Score
7/10
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