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The Enforcer poster
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Excellent
MASTER SCORE 75.3 / 100
1951·Crime / Film-Noir / Thriller·1h 27m

THE ENFORCER

“They called him The Enforcer”

After years of investigation, Assistant District Attorney Martin Ferguson has managed to build a solid case against an elusive gangster whose top lieutenant is about to testify.

Above the Line
Bretaigne Windust, Raoul Walsh·DirectorMartin Rackin·ScreenplayRobert Burks·Director of PhotographyDavid Buttolph·Original Music ComposerFred Allen·Editor
Cast
Humphrey Bogart·ADA Martin FergusonZero Mostel·'Big Babe' LazichTed de Corsia·Joseph 'Joe' RicoEverett Sloane·Albert MendozaRoy Roberts·Captain Frank NelsonMichael Tolan·James 'Duke' MalloyKing Donovan·Sergeant WhitlowBob Steele·HermanAdelaide Klein·Olga KirshenDon Beddoe·Thomas O'Hara
Full Crew
(13 credits)
Directing· 2
Bretaigne Windust·DirectorRaoul Walsh·Director
Writing· 1
Martin Rackin·Screenplay
Camera· 1
Robert Burks·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Fred Allen·Editor
Sound & Music· 3
David Buttolph·Original Music ComposerDolph Thomas·SoundMaurice De Packh·Music Arranger
Art & Design· 3
Charles H. Clarke·Art DirectionLarry Butterworth·Makeup ArtistWilliam L. Kuehl·Set Decoration
Production· 1
Milton Sperling·Producer
Other Departments· 1
Vera Peterson·Hairstylist
By the Numbers
75.3
OF 100
Master Score
7.2
OF 10
IMDb
89%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
$3M
ROI 159%
Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

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

Dominant Palette
3 colors
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#4A4A5C
#8A8A9C
Mood
Intense, Serious, Action Oriented
Composition
Layered
Era
2020s
Visual Style
Photographic

“The poster features a close-up of a man with a beard and short dark hair, looking intently to the right, holding a black handgun. Below him, the title "THE ENFO”

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Key Elements
ManHandgunVintage CarCity Buildings
Atmosphere
Dark, Gritty
Color Mood
Cool
Setting
Urban
Design Score
7/10
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