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Once a Thief poster
B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 67.6 / 100
1965·Crime / Drama / Thriller·1h 47m

ONCE A THIEF

“always a target, for either side of the law!”

Ex-convict Eddie and his wife, Kristine, attempt to build a new life for themselves and their daughter Kathy in San Francisco, but police officer Mike Vido is determined to send Eddie back to prison.

Above the Line
Ralph Nelson·DirectorZekial Marko·ScreenplayZekial Marko·NovelRobert Burks·Director of PhotographyLalo Schifrin·Original Music ComposerFredric Steinkamp·Editor
Cast
Alain Delon·Eddie PedakAnn-Margret·Kristine PedakVan Heflin·Inspector Mike VidoJack Palance·Walter PedakJohn Davis Chandler·James Arthur Sargatanas, Walter's HenchmanJeff Corey·Lieutenant KebnerSteve Mitchell·Frank KaneTammy Locke·Kathy PedakTony Musante·Cleveland 'Cleve' ShoensteinZekial Marko·Luke
Full Crew
(28 credits)
Directing· 2
Ralph Nelson·DirectorErich von Stroheim Jr.·Assistant Director
Writing· 2
Zekial Marko·ScreenplayZekial Marko·Novel
Camera· 1
Robert Burks·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Fredric Steinkamp·Editor
Sound & Music· 10
Lalo Schifrin·Original Music ComposerFranklin Milton·Recording SupervisionLalo Schifrin·ConductorGeorge 'Red' Callender·MusicianConte Candoli·MusicianBuddy Collette·MusicianPaul Horn·MusicianArtie Kane·MusicianShelly Manne·MusicianHoward Roberts·Musician
Art & Design· 5
George W. Davis·Art DirectionPaul Groesse·Art DirectionHenry Grace·Set DecorationJack Mills·Set DecorationWilliam Tuttle·Makeup Supervisor
Production· 5
Jacques Bar·ProducerFred Engel·Associate ProducerRalph Nelson·Associate ProducerJ. Paul Popkin·Production SupervisorLindsley Parsons Jr.·Assistant Production Manager
Other Departments· 2
Sydney Guilaroff·HairstylistWalter Kelley·Dialogue Coach
By the Numbers
67.6
OF 100
Master Score
6.5
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 Once a Thief's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
#8A1F1F
#D64F20
#2B2B2B
Mood
Intense, Action Packed
Composition
Layered
Era
1990s
Visual Style
Photographic

“The poster features three individuals, two men and one woman, in dynamic action poses, holding handguns. They are positioned against a backdrop of a city skylin”

actioncrime
Key Elements
HandgunCity Buildings
Atmosphere
Dark, Vibrant, Warm
Color Mood
Warm
Setting
Urban
Design Score
7/10
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