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MASTER SCORE 52.1 / 100
1949·Crime / Drama / Film-Noir·1h 19m

A DANGEROUS PROFESSION

“Thieves and Killers are my Clients!”

A cop-turned-bail bondsman gets involved in a murder investigation involving a former flame.

Above the Line
Ted Tetzlaff·DirectorWarren Duff·WriterMartin Rackin·WriterRobert De Grasse·Director of PhotographyFriedrich Hollaender·Original Music ComposerFrederic Knudtson·Editor
Cast
George Raft·Vince KaneElla Raines·Lucy BrackettPat O'Brien·Joe FarleyBill Williams·Claude BrackettJim Backus·Police Lt. Nick Ferrone / Narrator (voice)Roland Winters·Jerry 'Mac' McKayBetty Underwood·Elaine StormRobert Gist·Roy Collins, aka Max GibneyDavid Bauer·Matthew Dawson (as David Wolfe)Harry Brown
Full Crew
(16 credits)
Directing· 1
Ted Tetzlaff·Director
Writing· 2
Warren Duff·WriterMartin Rackin·Writer
Camera· 1
Robert De Grasse·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Frederic Knudtson·Editor
Sound & Music· 4
Roy Webb·MusicFriedrich Hollaender·Original Music ComposerEarl B. Mounce·Sound DesignerClem Portman·Sound Designer
Art & Design· 5
Albert S. D'Agostino·Art DirectionAlfred Herman·Art DirectionMichael Woulfe·Costume DesignHarley Miller·Set DecorationDarrell Silvera·Set Decoration
Production· 2
Sid Rogell·Executive ProducerRobert Sparks·Producer
By the Numbers
52.1
OF 100
Master Score
6.0
OF 10
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Worldwide Gross
0
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Dominant Palette
3 colors
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#FF4500
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Mood
Suspenseful, Dramatic
Composition
Layered
Era
1940s
Visual Style
Illustrated

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Key Elements
Revolver
Atmosphere
Gritty
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
Abstract
Design Score
8/10
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