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The Violent Years poster
B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 57.1 / 100
1956·Crime / Drama / Film-Noir·1h 5m

THE VIOLENT YEARS

“Teenage Killers Taking Their Thrills Unashamed!”

A newspaper publisher's daughter suffers from neglect by her parents. She and her friends turn to crime by dressing up like men, holding up gas stations, raping young men at gunpoint, and having makeout parties when her parents are away. Their "fence" gets them to trash the school on request of sinister un-American clients, and they run afoul of the law, apple pie, and God himself.

Above the Line
William Morgan·DirectorEdward D. Wood Jr.·WriterWilliam C. Thompson·Director of PhotographyGerard Wilson·Editor
Cast
Jean Moorhead·Paula ParkinsBarbara Weeks·Jane ParkinsArt Millan·Carl ParkinsTheresa Hancock·GeorgiaJoanne Cangi·GeraldineGloria Farr·PhyllisGlenn Corbett·Barney StetsonLee Constant·SheilaI. Stanford Jolley·Judge Raymond ClaraTimothy Farrell·Lt. Holmes
Full Crew
(7 credits)
Directing· 1
William Morgan·Director
Writing· 1
Edward D. Wood Jr.·Writer
Camera· 1
William C. Thompson·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Gerard Wilson·Editor
Art & Design· 1
Steven Clensos·Makeup Artist
Production· 2
Roy Reid·ProducerWilliam Morgan·Associate Producer
By the Numbers
57.1
OF 100
Master Score
3.6
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
Gritty, Rebellious, Bold
Composition
Layered
Era
1960s
Visual Style
Graphic Design

“The poster features a large, stylized black title at the top against a light beige background. Below the title, four women are depicted from the waist up, arran”

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Key Elements
HandgunHandgun
Atmosphere
Vibrant
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
Abstract
Design Score
8/10
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