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Showdown poster
B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 62.0 / 100
1963·Drama / Western·1h 19m

SHOWDOWN

“Enemies Chained Together Like Mad Dogs!”

A cowboy has to get 12,000 dollars in stolen bonds from the ex-girlfriend of his partner, or the gang holding him hostage will kill him.

Above the Line
R.G. Springsteen·DirectorRic Hardman·WriterEllis W. Carter·Director of PhotographyHans J. Salter·MusicJerome Thoms·Editor
Cast
Audie Murphy·Chris FosterKathleen Crowley·EstelleCharles Drake·Bert PickettHarold J. Stone·LavalleSkip Homeier·CaslonL.Q. Jones·ForayStrother Martin·Charlie ReederCharles Horvath·HebronJohn McKee·Marshal BeaudineHenry Wills·Chaca
Full Crew
(19 credits)
Directing· 2
R.G. Springsteen·DirectorTerence Nelson·Assistant Director
Writing· 1
Ric Hardman·Writer
Camera· 1
Ellis W. Carter·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Jerome Thoms·Editor
Sound & Music· 4
Hans J. Salter·MusicWaldon O. Watson·SoundFrank H. Wilkinson·SoundJoseph Gershenson·Music Supervisor
Art & Design· 5
Alexander Golitzen·Art DirectionAlfred Sweeney·Art DirectionRosemary Odell·Costume DesignOliver Emert·Set DecorationBud Westmore·Makeup Artist
Production· 3
Gordon Kay·ProducerRobert Larson·Unit Production ManagerWillard W. Willingham·Producer's Assistant
Other Departments· 2
Pacific Title·Visual EffectsLarry Germain·Hairstylist
By the Numbers
62.0
OF 100
Master Score
6.3
OF 10
IMDb
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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 Showdown's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
#8C4D2E
#FFFFFF
#2E6E9E
Mood
Action, Intense, Dramatic
Composition
Layered
Era
1950s
Visual Style
Illustrated

“The poster features a dynamic illustration of five men, dressed in Western attire, holding firearms and appearing to be in a shootout. The title "SHOWDOWN" is p”

westernaction
Key Elements
RiflePistolHatChains
Atmosphere
Vibrant
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
Rural
Design Score
7/10
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