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The Hunted poster
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Average
MASTER SCORE 53.4 / 100
1948·Crime / Drama / Film-Noir·1h 28m

THE HUNTED

“The TENSION ... of relentless pursuit ! The TERROR of unknown danger !”

A cop investigating a jewel robbery finds that all trails lead to his girlfriend - but she claims she's being framed.

Above the Line
Jack Bernhard·DirectorSteve Fisher·ScreenplayHarry Neumann·Director of PhotographyEdward J. Kay·Original Music ComposerRichard V. Heermance·Editor
Cast
Preston Foster·Johnny SaxonBelita·Laura MeadPierre Watkin·Simon Rand, AttorneyEdna Holland·Miss TurnerRussell Hicks·Dan Meredith, Chief of DetectivesFrank Ferguson·Paul HarrisonJoseph Crehan·Small Town Police CaptainLarry J. Blake·Hollis Smith (as Larry Blake)Cathy Carter·Sally WintersCharles McGraw·Detective
Full Crew
(13 credits)
Directing· 2
Jack Bernhard·DirectorFrank Fox·Assistant Director
Writing· 1
Steve Fisher·Screenplay
Camera· 2
Harry Neumann·Director of PhotographyHarry Lewis·Grip
Editing· 1
Richard V. Heermance·Editor
Sound & Music· 1
Edward J. Kay·Original Music Composer
Art & Design· 2
Frank Paul Sylos·Art DirectionRaymond Boltz Jr.·Set Decoration
Production· 3
Scott R. Dunlap·ProducerGlenn Cook·Associate ProducerCharles J. Bigelow·Production Manager
Other Departments· 1
Carla Hadley·Hairstylist
By the Numbers
53.4
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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Poster DNA

THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

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

Dominant Palette
3 colors
#8B0000
#FFFFFF
#0A0A0A
Mood
Ominous, Intense, Desperate
Composition
Layered
Era
2000s
Visual Style
Graphic Design

“The poster features a dark silhouette of a person's head and shoulders, facing left in profile, with a rifle superimposed over the right side of the silhouette.”

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Key Elements
Silhouette Of A Person's HeadRifleBoatFigures In BoatWaterSky
Atmosphere
Dark, Gritty
Color Mood
Warm
Setting
Ocean
Design Score
8/10
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