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A
Excellent
MASTER SCORE 73.7 / 100
1968·Crime / Drama / Thriller·1h 41m

MADIGAN

“"If Detective Madigan kept his eyes on the killer instead of the broad..."”

NYPD detectives Bonaro and Madigan lose their guns to fugitive Barney Benesch. As compensation, they are given a weekend to bring Benesch to justice. While they follow various leads, Police Commissioner Russell goes about his duties, including attending functions, meeting with aggrieved relatives, and counseling the spouses of fallen officers.

Above the Line
Don Siegel·DirectorHoward Rodman·ScreenplayAbraham Polonsky·ScreenplayRussell Metty·Director of PhotographyDon Costa·Original Music ComposerMilton Shifman·Editor
Cast
Richard Widmark·Det. Daniel MadiganHenry Fonda·Commissioner Anthony X. RussellInger Stevens·Julia MadiganHarry Guardino·Det. Rocco BonaroJames Whitmore·Chief Inspector Charles KaneSusan Clark·Tricia BentleyMichael Dunn·Midget CastiglioneSteve Ihnat·Barney BeneschDon Stroud·HughieSheree North·Jonesy
Full Crew
(22 credits)
Directing· 2
Don Siegel·DirectorJoseph C. Cavalier·Assistant Director
Writing· 3
Howard Rodman·ScreenplayAbraham Polonsky·ScreenplayRichard Dougherty·Novel
Camera· 1
Russell Metty·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Milton Shifman·Editor
Sound & Music· 5
Don Costa·Original Music ComposerWaldon O. Watson·SoundLyle Cain·SoundRonald Pierce·SoundJoseph Gershenson·Music Supervisor
Art & Design· 6
Alexander Golitzen·Art DirectionGeorge C. Webb·Art DirectionSheryl Deauville·Costume SupervisorJohn P. Austin·Set DecorationJohn McCarthy Jr.·Set DecorationBud Westmore·Makeup Artist
Production· 2
Frank P. Rosenberg·ProducerWes Thompson·Unit Production Manager
Other Departments· 2
Larry Germain·HairstylistScott Hale·Dialogue Coach
By the Numbers
73.7
OF 100
Master Score
6.5
OF 10
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Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

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

Dominant Palette
3 colors
#000000
#F08000
#FFFFFF
Mood
Serious, Dramatic
Composition
Centered
Era
1960s
Visual Style
Graphic Design

“The movie poster features two men's faces in profile, silhouetted in orange against a black background. The man on the left wears a hat and a tie. The man on th”

Key Elements
HatTie
Atmosphere
Dark
Color Mood
Warm
Setting
None Visible
Design Score
7/10
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