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Thunderbolt poster
B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 59.3 / 100
1929·Crime / Drama / Film-Noir·1h 25m

THUNDERBOLT

“George Bancroft making Love With the Determination of a Bull Dog! Fay Wray His Foil and Richard Arlen His Enemy”

A criminal known as Thunderbolt is imprisoned and facing execution. Into the next cell is placed Bob Moran, an innocent man who has been framed and who is in love with Thunderbolt's girl, without knowing of their relationship. Thunderbolt hopes to stave off the execution long enough to kill young Moran for romancing his girl.

Above the Line
Josef von Sternberg·DirectorHerman J. Mankiewicz·WriterCharles Furthman·StoryHenry W. Gerrard·Director of PhotographyHelen Lewis·Editor
Cast
George Bancroft·Thunderbolt Jim LangFay Wray·RitzyRichard Arlen·Bob MoranTully Marshall·WardenEugenie Besserer·Mrs. MoranJames Spottswood·'Snapper' O'SheaFred Kohler·'Bad Al' FriedbergRobert Elliott·Prison chaplainE.H. Calvert·Dist. Atty. McKayGeorge Irving·Mr. Corwin
Full Crew
(8 credits)
Directing· 1
Josef von Sternberg·Director
Writing· 3
Charles Furthman·StoryJules Furthman·StoryHerman J. Mankiewicz·Writer
Camera· 1
Henry W. Gerrard·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Helen Lewis·Editor
Art & Design· 1
Hans Dreier·Art Direction
Production· 1
B.P. Fineman·Producer
By the Numbers
59.3
OF 100
Master Score
6.4
OF 10
IMDb
70%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
—
Worldwide Gross
0
1 NOMS
Oscar Wins
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Poster DNA

THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

A bespoke vision agent's reading of the design language behind Thunderbolt's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
#99A9C9
#D2B04F
#211F1F
Mood
Action Packed, Serious
Composition
Layered
Era
1940s
Visual Style
Mixed Media

“The poster features four silver fighter planes with red and white markings flying in formation against a light blue sky. Below them, the title "THUNDERBOLT" is ”

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Key Elements
Fighter PlanesExplosionBuilding RuinsStudio Logo
Atmosphere
Bright
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
Wilderness
Design Score
7/10
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