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A
Excellent
MASTER SCORE 72.2 / 100
1958·Crime / Drama / Film-Noir·1h 32m

THUNDER ROAD

“More Savage Than The Tommy-Gun Massacre of the Roaring Twenties...TODAY'S BILLION-DOLLAR WHISKEY WAR!”

Unrepentant Tennessee moonshine runner Luke Doolin makes dangerous high-speed deliveries for his liquor-producing father, Vernon, but won't let his younger brother Robin join the family business. Under pressure from both out-of-town gangster Kogan, who wants a piece of the local action, and Treasury agent Barrett, who wants to destroy the moonshine business, Luke fights for his fast-fading way of life.

Above the Line
Arthur Ripley·DirectorJames Atlee Phillips·ScreenplayWalter Wise·ScreenplayDavid Ettenson·Director of PhotographyJack Marshall·Original Music ComposerHarry Marker·Editor
Cast
Robert Mitchum·Lucas DoolinGene Barry·Troy BarrettJacques Aubuchon·Carl KoganKeely Smith·Francie WymoreTrevor Bardette·Vernon DoolinSandra Knight·Roxanna LedbetterJames Mitchum·Robin DoolinBetsy Holt·Mary Barrett (uncredited)Francis Koon·Sarah Doolin (uncredited)Randy Sparks·Guitarist (uncredited)
Full Crew
(30 credits)
Directing· 5
Arthur Ripley·DirectorJames E. Casey·Assistant DirectorJack Doran·Assistant DirectorKenneth Kessler·Second Assistant DirectorHarry Templeton·Assistant Director
Writing· 3
Robert Mitchum·StoryJames Atlee Phillips·ScreenplayWalter Wise·Screenplay
Camera· 3
David Ettenson·Director of PhotographyAlan Stensvold·Director of PhotographyKarl Malkames·Second Unit Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Harry Marker·Editor
Sound & Music· 3
Jack Marshall·Original Music ComposerFrank W. Moran·Sound RecordistFrank Webster·Sound Recordist
Art & Design· 1
Carlie Taylor·Makeup Artist
Production· 5
Robert Mitchum·ProducerArthur Ripley·ProducerHarvey Clermont·Casting DirectorJohn Burch·Production ManagerJack Lannan·Production Manager
Other Departments· 9
Oscar Rodriguez·Wardrobe SupervisorJack Lannan·Special EffectsLester Swartz·Special EffectsBob Overbeck·Special EffectsNeil Castles Sr.·Stunt DriverCarey Loftin·Stunt CoordinatorCarey Loftin·Stunt DoubleCarey Loftin·Stunt DriverDale Van Sickel·Stunts
By the Numbers
72.2
OF 100
Master Score
6.5
OF 10
IMDb
70%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
—
Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

A bespoke vision agent's reading of the design language behind Thunder Road's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
#E0E0E0
#CC0000
#333333
Mood
Action Packed, Intense
Composition
Layered
Era
1950s
Visual Style
Graphic Design

“A vintage movie poster for "Thunder Road" features a large, stylized illustration of a man with a gun in his right hand, his mouth open as if shouting. He is de”

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Key Elements
GunCarsExplosion
Atmosphere
Gritty, Vibrant
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
None Visible
Design Score
7/10
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