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Rage at Dawn poster
B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 62.8 / 100
1955·Drama / Western / Action·1h 27m

RAGE AT DAWN

“SHOWDOWN AT SUNUP!”

In this film's version of the story, four of the Reno Brothers are corrupt robbers and killers while a fifth, Clint is a respected Indiana farmer. A sister, Laura, who has inherited the family home, serves the outlaw brothers as a housekeeper and cook. One brother is killed when they go after a bank, the men of the town appear to have been waiting for them…

Above the Line
Tim Whelan·DirectorHorace McCoy·ScreenplayRay Rennahan·Director of PhotographyPaul Sawtell·Original Music ComposerHarry Marker·Editor
Cast
Randolph Scott·James BarlowForrest Tucker·Frank RenoMala Powers·Laura RenoJ. Carrol Naish·Simeon 'Sim' RenoEdgar Buchanan·JudgeMyron Healey·John RenoDenver Pyle·Clint RenoKenneth Tobey·Monk ClaxtonHoward Petrie·LattimoreRay Teal·Sheriff of Seymour
Full Crew
(8 credits)
Directing· 2
Tim Whelan·DirectorNathan Barragar·Assistant Director
Writing· 1
Horace McCoy·Screenplay
Camera· 1
Ray Rennahan·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Harry Marker·Editor
Sound & Music· 1
Paul Sawtell·Original Music Composer
Art & Design· 1
Walter E. Keller·Art Direction
Production· 1
Nat Holt·Producer
By the Numbers
62.8
OF 100
Master Score
6.0
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

A bespoke vision agent's reading of the design language behind Rage at Dawn's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
#86644A
#4A778C
#C6C6C6
Mood
Rugged, Dramatic, Western
Composition
Layered
Era
1950s
Visual Style
Photographic

“The poster features a man in a white cowboy hat and a brown jacket looking slightly upwards and to the left, occupying the upper half of the image. Below him, t”

westernaction
Key Elements
Cowboy HatHorse
Atmosphere
Gritty, Warm
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
Wilderness
Design Score
7/10
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