A
Excellent
MASTER SCORE 74.4 / 100
2019Biography / Comedy / Drama1h 58m
DOLEMITE IS MY NAME
“Make your own legend”
The story of Rudy Ray Moore, who created the iconic big screen pimp character Dolemite in the 1970s.
Above the Line
Craig Brewer·DirectorLarry Karaszewski·WriterScott Alexander·WriterEric Steelberg·Director of PhotographyScott Bomar·Original Music ComposerBilly Fox·Editor
Cast
Eddie Murphy·Rudy Ray MooreWesley Snipes·D’Urville MartinDa'Vine Joy Randolph·Lady ReedKeegan-Michael Key·Jerry JonesMike Epps·Jimmy LynchCraig Robinson·Ben TaylorTituss Burgess·Theodore ToneyKodi Smit-McPhee·Nick von SternbergSnoop Dogg·RojRon Cephas Jones·Rico
Full Crew(30 credits)
Full Crew
(30 credits)
Directing· 1
Craig Brewer·Director
Writing· 2
Larry Karaszewski·WriterScott Alexander·Writer
Camera· 1
Eric Steelberg·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Billy Fox·Editor
Sound & Music· 7
Scott Bomar·Original Music ComposerMark Agostino·Sound Re-Recording MixerTom Ozanich·Sound Re-Recording MixerDean A. Zupancic·Sound Re-Recording MixerBrian Tarlecki·Sound Re-Recording MixerMatthew W. Kielkopf·Sound Effects EditorGreg Hedgepath·Supervising Sound Editor
Art & Design· 7
Clay A. Griffith·Production DesignAngela Stauffer·Art DirectionVera Steimberg·Makeup Department HeadBeat Frutiger·Supervising Art DirectorLisa K. Sessions·Set DecorationRuth E. Carter·Costume DesignerDebra Denson·Makeup Department Head
Production· 7
John Fox·ProducerEddie Murphy·ProducerMichael Beugg·Executive ProducerCharisse M. Hewitt·Executive ProducerJohn Davis·ProducerRob Smith·Associate ProducerBryan Yaconelli·Associate Producer
Other Departments· 4
Mike McKee·StuntsTinisha Meeks·HairstylistStacey Morris·Hair Department HeadCarla Farmer·Hair Department Head
By the Numbers
74.4
OF 100
Master Score
7.2
OF 10
IMDb
97%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
—
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 Dolemite Is My Name's key art.
Dominant Palette
3 colors
#F5F1E5
#FFFFFF
#008080
Mood
Confident, Humorous
Composition
Layered
Era
1970s
Visual Style
Photographic
“The movie poster for "Dolemite Is My Name" features Eddie Murphy in a white pinstripe suit and matching hat, holding a cane. The title is stacked in large black”
comedybiography
Key Elements
CaneHatSuit
Atmosphere
Bright
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
None Visible
Design Score
7/10
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