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Loophole poster
B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 60.2 / 100
1954·Crime / Drama / Film-Noir·1h 20m

LOOPHOLE

“Desperate man on the hot spot... and only one way out!”

Bank teller Mike Donovan (Barry Sullivan) takes the first step on the road to Perdition when he fails to report a $49,000 shortage. Accused of theft, Donovan is fired from his job. He is then prevented from finding other employment by Javert-like insurance investigator Gus Slavin (Charles McGraw). Despite many setbacks, Donovan attempts to clear his muddied name.

Above the Line
Harold D. Schuster·DirectorWarren Douglas·ScreenplayWilliam A. Sickner·Director of PhotographyPaul Dunlap·Music
Cast
Barry Sullivan·Mike DonovanDorothy Malone·Ruthie DonovanCharles McGraw·Gus SlavinDon Haggerty·Neil SanfordMary Beth Hughes·VeraDon Beddoe·Herman TateDayton Lummis·Jim StarlingJoanne Jordan·Georgia HoardJohn Eldredge·Frank TempleRichard Reeves·Pete Mazurki / Tanner
Full Crew
(9 credits)
Directing· 1
Harold D. Schuster·Director
Writing· 1
Warren Douglas·Screenplay
Camera· 1
William A. Sickner·Director of Photography
Sound & Music· 2
Paul Dunlap·MusicTom Lambert·Sound Recordist
Art & Design· 3
Dave Milton·Art DirectionBen Bone·Set DecorationTed Larsen·Makeup Artist
Production· 1
Lindsley Parsons·Producer
By the Numbers
60.2
OF 100
Master Score
6.7
OF 10
IMDb
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CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
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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
Serious, Tense
Composition
Layered
Era
1970s
Visual Style
Illustrated

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Key Elements
JackhammerMoneyBriefcaseBrick Wall
Atmosphere
Bright
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
Abstract
Design Score
7/10
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