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An American Carol poster
C
Average
MASTER SCORE 45.2 / 100
2008·Comedy / Fantasy·1h 23m

AN AMERICAN CAROL

“WARNING! This Movie might be offensive to Righties, All Lefties, Retards, Terrorists, Pacifists, War-Mongers, Believers, the ACLU, Conservatives, Republicans, Democrats, People of Color, Non-Speakers, & Ivy League Profs., Native Americans should be Okay.”

A cynical anti-American Hollywood filmmaker sets out on a crusade to abolish the 4th of July holiday. He is visited by three spirits who take him on a hilarious journey in an attempt to show him the true meaning of America.

Above the Line
David Zucker·DirectorMyrna Sokoloff·WriterLewis Friedman·WriterBrian Baugh·Director of PhotographyJames L. Venable·Original Music ComposerVashi Nedomansky·Editor
Cast
Kevin Farley·Michael MaloneKelsey Grammer·General George S. PattonLeslie Nielsen·Osama Bin Nielsen / GrandpaTrace Adkins·Angel of DeathRobert Davi·AzizGeoffrey Arend·MohammedTravis Schuldt·JoshJon Voight·President George WashingtonJames Woods·Todd GrosslightDennis Hopper·Judge Clarence Henderson
Full Crew
(24 credits)
Directing· 1
David Zucker·Director
Writing· 3
Myrna Sokoloff·WriterLewis Friedman·WriterDavid Zucker·Writer
Camera· 1
Brian Baugh·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Vashi Nedomansky·Editor
Sound & Music· 1
James L. Venable·Original Music Composer
Art & Design· 3
Aaron Haye·Art DirectionPatrick M. Sullivan Jr.·Production DesignRachel Good·Costume Design
Production· 10
John Shepherd·ProducerKenneth Hendricks·Executive ProducerDiane Hendricks·Executive ProducerDavid Zucker·ProducerStephen McEveety·ProducerMyrna Sokoloff·Executive ProducerBeverly Holloway·CastingTodd Burns·Co-ProducerLewis Friedman·Co-ProducerKen Ferguson·Co-Executive Producer
Other Departments· 4
Simone Bargetze·StuntsSabine Varnes·StuntsJessica Harbeck·Utility StuntsStacey Carino·Stunts
By the Numbers
45.2
OF 100
Master Score
4.0
OF 10
IMDb
12%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
$7M
ROI -65%
Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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Poster DNA

THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

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Dominant Palette
3 colors
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Mood
Comedic, Satirical
Composition
Layered
Era
2000s
Visual Style
Photographic

“The poster features a group of five men positioned above the title text, with a person in a red burqa-like garment and high heels below the title. The backgroun”

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Key Elements
Video CameraCigarRifleLarge Curved BladeRed Burqa Like GarmentSilver High Heels
Atmosphere
Bright
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
Abstract
Design Score
7/10
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