B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 65.1 / 100
1949Crime / Drama / Film-Noir1h 16m
JOHNNY STOOL PIGEON
“They cracked the back of the world's blackest racket ! A cop ! A dame ! A killer !”
A federal agent infiltrates a crime syndicate.
Above the Line
William Castle·DirectorRobert L. Richards·ScreenplayHenry Jordan·StoryMaury Gertsman·Director of PhotographyMilton Schwarzwald·Original Music ComposerTed J. Kent·Editor
Cast
Howard Duff·George MortonShelley Winters·TerryDan Duryea·Johnny EvansTony Curtis·Joey HyattJohn McIntire·Nick AveryGar Moore·Sam HarrisonLeif Erickson·PringleBarry Kelley·William McCandlesHugh Reilly·CharlieWally Maher·T.H. Benson
Full Crew(30 credits)
Full Crew
(30 credits)
Directing· 4
William Castle·DirectorConnie Earl·Script SupervisorMarshall Green·Assistant DirectorJesse Hibbs·Assistant Director
Writing· 2
Henry Jordan·StoryRobert L. Richards·Screenplay
Camera· 3
Maury Gertsman·Director of PhotographyGlenn Adams·Still PhotographerHarry Davis·Camera Operator
Editing· 1
Ted J. Kent·Editor
Sound & Music· 10
Frederick Herbert·MusicMiklós Rózsa·MusicHans J. Salter·MusicArnold Schwarzwald·MusicFrank Skinner·MusicLeith Stevens·MusicMilton Schwarzwald·Original Music ComposerLeslie I. Carey·SoundRichard DeWeese·SoundMilton Schwarzwald·Music Director
Art & Design· 6
Bernard Herzbrun·Art DirectionEmrich Nicholson·Art DirectionOrry-Kelly·Costume DesignJohn P. Austin·Set DecorationRussell A. Gausman·Set DecorationBud Westmore·Makeup Artist
Production· 1
Aaron Rosenberg·Producer
Other Departments· 3
Joan St. Oegger·HairstylistDavid S. Horsley·Visual EffectsDavid S. Horsley·Special Effects
By the Numbers
65.1
OF 100
Master Score
6.6
OF 10
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CRITICS
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Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION
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Dominant Palette
3 colors
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Mood
Tense
Composition
Layered
Era
1940s
Visual Style
Photographic
“The movie poster for "Johnny Stool Pigeon" features three separate scenes. On the left, a man in a pinstripe suit stands with his hand raised, while another man”
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Key Elements
GunFur Stole
Atmosphere
Gritty
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
Urban
Design Score
7/10
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