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Under The Cherry Moon (1986)

Directed by Prince · Cinematography by Michael Ballhaus

PG-13100 min54 frames

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Under The Cherry Moon (1986) movie still: closeup — An interior space contains a person with distinctive double ponytails and large earrings. A…Under The Cherry Moon (1986) movie still: wide — A dark, wet concrete pier extends into the night at a quiet marina. Two men in dark suits run…Under The Cherry Moon (1986) movie still: establishing — A sprawling coastal city sits between steep, forested mountains and the Mediterranean sea.…Under The Cherry Moon (1986) movie still: medium — A metal-railed boat deck overlooks a vast, sun-glittering sea. A man and a woman stand together…Under The Cherry Moon (1986) movie still: medium — A dimly lit lounge featuring tables surrounded by chairs and curtained wall alcoves. A man in a…Under The Cherry Moon (1986) movie still: medium — An elegant woman stands in a dim room with sheer curtains and statue accents. She poses in white…Under The Cherry Moon (1986) movie still: medium — An outdoor gathering under a white fabric canopy with hanging crystal chandeliers. A woman stands…Under The Cherry Moon (1986) movie still: medium — A group of men in suits stand in a dimly lit, crowded indoor space. A man in the foreground…Under The Cherry Moon (1986) movie still: closeup — A dimly lit interior space is swallowed by darkness. A young woman looks down with a faint smile.Under The Cherry Moon (1986) movie still: medium — A man stands before a large paneled mirror inside a well-lit dressing area. He gazes directly…Under The Cherry Moon (1986) movie still: medium — An elegant evening event features guests seated at tables under warm, soft light. Prince in a…Under The Cherry Moon (1986) movie still: wide — A man stands at the edge of a dark stone pier at night. A small boat with illuminated lights…Under The Cherry Moon (1986) movie still: medium — A dark, atmospheric nighttime setting features a man and woman in a convertible. They stand…Under The Cherry Moon (1986) movie still: wide — A stone mansion entrance features a neon sign reading Le Pavillon above the doors. Several people…Under The Cherry Moon (1986) movie still: medium — An upscale, marble-countered bathroom features a large mirror reflecting two people standing…Under The Cherry Moon (1986) movie still: wide — A dark, unpaved outdoor surface at night serves as the backdrop for a silver sedan. A woman in a…
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What is Under The Cherry Moon about?

Two friends from Miami are in the French Riviera enjoying life by scamming money off of rich women. One day, they read about a young woman set to inherit $50 million from her father. At first, Tricky has Christopher Tracy talked into romancing her for her money, but in getting to know her, Christopher falls in love with her. This love comes between the brothers, and Tricky tells about the plan.

Under the Cherry Moon is a 1986 American romantic musical comedy-drama film directed by Prince in his directorial debut. The follow-up to his 1984 film debut Purple Rain, it stars himself along with former The Time member Jerome Benton, Steven Berkoff, Kristin Scott Thomas and Francesca Annis. Although the film underperformed both critically and commercially at the time of its release, winning five Golden Raspberry Awards and tying with Howard the Duck for Worst Picture, its associated soundtrack album Parade sold over a million copies and achieved platinum status. Since Prince's death in 2016, several contemporary critics have also revisited the film and now consider it a cult classic.

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What does the cinematography of Under The Cherry Moon look like?

Sampled across 54 frames, the coverage of Under The Cherry Moon leans on medium shots (54% of the sample) and close-ups (22%). Cinematographer Michael Ballhaus keeps 39% of it in soft, low-key light. Night and dusk account for 54% of the frames. Vintage glass shapes the frame. Focus stays shallow in 67% of the frames, isolating subjects from their surroundings.

What is the color palette of Under The Cherry Moon?

The dominant colors across the sampled frames of Under The Cherry Moon (1986) are #030303, #fdfdfd, #878787, #c8c8c8, #303030, #474747 — measured from the per-frame color data FrameThrower extracts for every film.

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