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MASTER SCORE 67.4 / 100
1955·Crime / Drama / Film-Noir·1h 49m

I DIED A THOUSAND TIMES

“The Story Behind The Terrifying 60-Day Hunt For Desperado 'Mad-Dog' Earle!”

After aging criminal Roy Earle is released from prison he decides to pull one last heist before retiring — by robbing a resort hotel.

Above the Line
Stuart Heisler·DirectorW.R. Burnett·ScreenplayW.R. Burnett·NovelTed D. McCord·Director of PhotographyDavid Buttolph·Original Music ComposerClarence Kolster·Editor
Cast
Jack Palance·Roy Earle / Roy CollinsShelley Winters·Marie GarsonLori Nelson·VelmaLee Marvin·Babe KossuckPedro Gonzalez Gonzalez·ChicoLon Chaney Jr.·Big MacEarl Holliman·RedPerry Lopez·Louis MendozaRichard Davalos·Lon PreisserHoward St. John·Doc Banton
Full Crew
(24 credits)
Directing· 5
Stuart Heisler·DirectorLee White·Assistant DirectorChuck Hansen·Assistant DirectorJohn Prettyman·Assistant DirectorRussell Saunders·Second Unit Director
Writing· 2
W.R. Burnett·ScreenplayW.R. Burnett·Novel
Camera· 2
Ted D. McCord·Director of PhotographyEdwin B. DuPar·Second Unit Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Clarence Kolster·Editor
Sound & Music· 4
David Buttolph·Original Music ComposerGus Levene·OrchestratorCharles Lang·SoundMaurice De Packh·Orchestrator
Art & Design· 4
Edward Carrere·Art DirectionMoss Mabry·Costume DesignWilliam L. Kuehl·Set DecorationGordon Bau·Makeup Supervisor
Production· 2
Willis Goldbeck·ProducerAl Alleborn·Production Assistant
Other Departments· 4
John Daheim·StuntsGil Perkins·StuntsEugene Busch·Dialogue CoachMoss Mabry·Wardrobe Master
By the Numbers
67.4
OF 100
Master Score
6.4
OF 10
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Worldwide Gross
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

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Dominant Palette
3 colors
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Mood
Dramatic
Composition
Layered
Era
1950s
Visual Style
Collage

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Key Elements
GunDress
Atmosphere
Vibrant
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
None Visible
Design Score
7/10
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