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Track of the Cat poster
B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 65.6 / 100
1954·Drama / Western·1h 42m

TRACK OF THE CAT

“A love story of real, raw, runaway emotions!”

A family saga: In a stunning mountain valley ranch setting near Aspen, complex and dangerous family dynamics play out against the backdrop of the first big snowstorm of winter and an enormous panther with seemingly mythical qualities which is killing cattle.

Above the Line
William A. Wellman·DirectorA.I. Bezzerides·ScreenplayWalter Van Tilburg Clark·NovelWilliam H. Clothier·Director of PhotographyRoy Webb·Original Music ComposerFred MacDowell·Editor
Cast
Robert Mitchum·Curt BridgesDiana Lynn·Gwen WilliamsTab Hunter·Harold BridgesTeresa Wright·Grace BridgesBeulah Bondi·Ma BridgesPhilip Tonge·Pa BridgesWilliam Hopper·Arthur BridgesCarl Switzer·Joe Sam
Full Crew
(19 credits)
Directing· 3
William A. Wellman·DirectorAndrew V. McLaglen·Assistant DirectorSam Freedle·Script Supervisor
Writing· 2
A.I. Bezzerides·ScreenplayWalter Van Tilburg Clark·Novel
Camera· 1
William H. Clothier·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Fred MacDowell·Editor
Sound & Music· 3
Roy Webb·Original Music ComposerEarl Crain Sr.·SoundMaurice De Packh·Orchestrator
Art & Design· 5
Alfred Ybarra·Art DirectionGwen Wakeling·Costume DesignGordon Bau·Makeup SupervisorRalph S. Hurst·Set DecorationGeorge Bau·Makeup Supervisor
Production· 3
John Wayne·ProducerRobert Fellows·ProducerNate H. Edwards·Production Manager
Other Departments· 1
Margaret Donovan·Hairstylist
By the Numbers
65.6
OF 100
Master Score
6.4
OF 10
IMDb
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CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
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Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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Poster DNA

THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

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Dominant Palette
3 colors
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Mood
Serious, Intense, Cold
Composition
Split
Era
1950s
Visual Style
Photographic

“The poster features a large close-up of a man's face on the right, looking slightly to the right with a serious expression. In the lower left, a smaller full-bo”

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Key Elements
HorseSnowshoes
Atmosphere
Cold
Color Mood
Cool
Setting
Wilderness
Design Score
6/10
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