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The Gangster poster
B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 64.9 / 100
1947·Crime / Drama / Film-Noir·1h 24m

THE GANGSTER

“HE'S GOT THE TOWN BY THE THROAT!”

Based on the novel Low Company. One of the most peculiar film noirs of the 1940s stars Barry Sullivan as a small-time hood who suffers a mental breakdown as his big plans begin to crumble. Beautiful Belita is his singer girlfriend who only fuels his paranoia.

Above the Line
Gordon Wiles·DirectorDaniel Fuchs·ScreenplayDaniel Fuchs·NovelPaul Ivano·Director of PhotographyLouis Gruenberg·Original Music ComposerWalter Thompson·Editor
Cast
Barry Sullivan·ShubunkaBelita·Nancy StarrJoan Lorring·DorothyAkim Tamiroff·Nick JammeyHarry Morgan·ShortyJohn Ireland·KartySheldon Leonard·CornellFifi D'Orsay·Mrs. OstrolengVirginia Christine·Mrs. KartyElisha Cook Jr.·Oval
Full Crew
(19 credits)
Directing· 2
Gordon Wiles·DirectorFrank Heath·Assistant Director
Writing· 2
Daniel Fuchs·ScreenplayDaniel Fuchs·Novel
Camera· 1
Paul Ivano·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Walter Thompson·Editor
Sound & Music· 3
Louis Gruenberg·Original Music ComposerWilliam Randall Sr.·Sound EngineerIrvin Talbot·Conductor
Art & Design· 4
Frank Paul Sylos·Art DirectionNorma Koch·Costume DesignSydney Moore·Set DecorationErn Westmore·Makeup Artist
Production· 3
Frank King·ProducerMaurice King·ProducerArthur Gardner·Producer's Assistant
Other Departments· 3
Roy Seawright·Visual EffectsLeon Charles·Dialogue CoachHerman King·Technical Advisor
By the Numbers
64.9
OF 100
Master Score
6.5
OF 10
IMDb
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CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
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Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

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

Dominant Palette
3 colors
#F2E04F
#9B9B9B
#701C1C
Mood
Dramatic, Mysterious
Composition
Layered
Era
1940s
Visual Style
Photographic

“The poster for "The Gangster" features a collage of black and white photographic images against a bright yellow background. The top section shows a man in a sui”

crimedrama
Key Elements
Cigarette
Atmosphere
Gritty
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
Ambiguous
Design Score
7/10
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