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The Wild One poster
A
Excellent
MASTER SCORE 78.3 / 100
1953·Crime / Drama / Romance·1h 19m

THE WILD ONE

“Hot feelings hit terrifying heights in a story that really boils over!”

The Black Rebels Motorcycle Club ride into the small California town of Wrightsville, eager to raise hell. Brooding gang leader Johnny Strabler takes a liking to Kathie, the daughter of the local lawman, as another club rolls into town.

Above the Line
Laslo Benedek·DirectorJohn Paxton·ScreenplayFrank Rooney·StoryHal Mohr·Director of PhotographyLeith Stevens·Original Music ComposerAl Clark·Editor
Cast
Marlon Brando·Johnny StrablerMary Murphy·Kathie BleekerRobert Keith·Sheriff Harry BleekerLee Marvin·ChinoJay C. Flippen·Sheriff Stew SingerPeggy Maley·MildredHugh Sanders·Charlie ThomasRay Teal·Frank BleekerJohn Brown·Bill HanneganWill Wright·Art Kleiner
Full Crew
(14 credits)
Directing· 2
László Benedek·DirectorPaul Donnelly·Assistant Director
Writing· 2
John Paxton·ScreenplayFrank Rooney·Story
Camera· 1
Hal Mohr·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Al Clark·Editor
Sound & Music· 2
Leith Stevens·Original Music ComposerGeorge Cooper·Sound Engineer
Art & Design· 3
Walter Holscher·Art DirectionRudolph Sternad·Production DesignLouis Diage·Set Decoration
Production· 1
Stanley Kramer·Producer
Other Departments· 2
Ben Maddow·Additional WritingWhitey Hughes·Stunts
By the Numbers
78.3
OF 100
Master Score
6.7
OF 10
IMDb
76%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
—
Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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Poster DNA

THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

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

Dominant Palette
3 colors
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Mood
Rebellious, Iconic
Composition
Centered
Era
1950s
Visual Style
Retro

“A man in a brown leather jacket and a tan beret is seated on a motorcycle, looking slightly to his right. His left hand is on the handlebar, and a golden trophy”

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Key Elements
MotorcycleLeather JacketBeretTrophy Ornament
Atmosphere
Gritty, Warm
Color Mood
Warm
Setting
Urban
Design Score
8/10
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