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B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 65.5 / 100
1959·Action / Crime / Drama·1h 24m

THE TRAP

Lawyer Ralph Anderson arrives in Tula, an amazingly remote town in the desert, as reluctant emissary of mob chief Victor Massonetti, who wants the airstrip clear for his unofficial exit from the country. Ralph's arrival has a profound effect on his estranged father, the sheriff; his brother Tip, an alcoholic deputy; and his ex-sweetheart Linda, now married to Tip. Tension builds as a small army of gangsters takes over the town. Then the situation abruptly changes...

Above the Line
Norman Panama·DirectorRichard Alan Simmons·WriterNorman Panama·WriterDaniel L. Fapp·Director of PhotographyWinston H. Leverett·Sound RecordistEverett Douglas·Editor
Cast
Richard Widmark·Ralph AndersonLee J. Cobb·Victor MassonettiTina Louise·Linda AndersonEarl Holliman·Tippy AndersonCarl Benton Reid·Sheriff Lloyd AndersonLorne Greene·DavisPeter Baldwin·MellonChuck Wassil·First Fake PolicemanRichard Shannon·Len KargerCarl Milletaire·Eddie
Full Crew
(24 credits)
Directing· 3
Norman Panama·DirectorDaniel McCauley·Assistant DirectorMichael D. Moore·Assistant Director
Writing· 2
Richard Alan Simmons·WriterNorman Panama·Writer
Camera· 2
Daniel L. Fapp·Director of PhotographyW. Wallace Kelley·Second Unit Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Everett Douglas·Editor
Sound & Music· 3
Winston H. Leverett·Sound RecordistHarold Lewis·Sound RecordistIrvin Talbot·Music Supervisor
Art & Design· 8
Henry Bumstead·Art DirectionHal Pereira·Art DirectionEdith Head·Costume DesignSam Comer·Set DecorationRay Moyer·Set DecorationWally Westmore·Makeup SupervisorLynn F. Reynolds·Makeup ArtistGene Lauritzen·Construction Coordinator
Production· 2
Melvin Frank·ProducerNorman Panama·Producer
Other Departments· 3
Nellie Manley·HairstylistRoger Creed·StuntsRussell Saunders·Stunts
By the Numbers
65.5
OF 100
Master Score
6.6
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
#70C030
#000000
#E02020
Mood
Comedic, Lighthearted
Composition
Centered
Era
2000s
Visual Style
Graphic Design

“A man with dark skin, a beard, and short dark hair is depicted from the chest up, smiling and looking slightly to his right. He is wearing a black collared jack”

comedy
Key Elements
ManBlack JacketGold ZipperCannabis Leaves
Atmosphere
Vibrant
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
Abstract
Design Score
6/10
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