B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 63.5 / 100
1951Drama / Romance / Sport1h 27m
BULLFIGHTER AND THE LADY
“The most DANGEROUS game on earth!”
An American takes up bullfighting to impress the ladies but learns to respect the sport.
Above the Line
Budd Boetticher·DirectorJames Edward Grant·ScreenplayRay Nazarro·StoryJack Draper·Director of PhotographyVictor Young·Original Music ComposerRichard L. Van Enger·Editor
Cast
Robert Stack·John ReganJoy Page·Anita de la VegaGilbert Roland·Manolo EstradaVirginia Grey·Lisbeth FloodJohn Hubbard·Barney FloodKaty Jurado·Chelo EstradaAntonio Gómez·Antonio GómezIsmael Pérez 'Poncianito'·PanchitoRodolfo Acosta·JuanRuben Padilla·Dr. Sierra
Full Crew(19 credits)
Full Crew
(19 credits)
Directing· 2
Budd Boetticher·DirectorAndrew V. McLaglen·Assistant Director
Writing· 3
Ray Nazarro·StoryJames Edward Grant·ScreenplayBudd Boetticher·Story
Camera· 1
Jack Draper·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Richard L. Van Enger·Editor
Sound & Music· 2
Victor Young·Original Music ComposerManuel Topete·Sound
Art & Design· 4
Alfred Ybarra·Art DirectionAdele Palmer·Costume DesignAlfred Ybarra·Set DecorationWeb Overlander·Makeup Artist
Production· 3
John Wayne·ProducerHerbert J. Yates·Executive ProducerBudd Boetticher·Associate Producer
Other Departments· 3
Hazel Keithley·HairstylistHoward Lydecker·Special EffectsTheodore Lydecker·Special Effects
By the Numbers
63.5
OF 100
Master Score
6.8
OF 10
IMDb
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CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
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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 Bullfighter and the Lady's key art.
Dominant Palette
3 colors
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Mood
Romantic, Dramatic
Composition
Layered
Era
1950s
Visual Style
Illustrated
“The poster features a man and a woman in a passionate embrace, with a bullfighting arena and a bullfighter in the background. A red cape with a sword piercing t”
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Key Elements
Red CapeSwordBullBullfighter's Suit
Atmosphere
Vibrant, Warm
Color Mood
Warm
Setting
None Visible
Design Score
7/10
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