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Shoot the Living and Pray for the Dead poster
B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 62.1 / 100
1971·Drama / Western / Action·1h 30m

SHOOT THE LIVING AND PRAY FOR THE DEAD

Dan Hogan and his gang have held up a bank for $100,000 in gold bars. They meet up at Jackal's Ranch, a weigh station for stage coaches. While waiting for the gold to arrive they encounter a stranger, John Webb, who wants half the gold in exchange for guiding them safely to Mexico. Reluctantly, Dan agrees and they set across the brutal desert for a race to the border with the Rangers hot on their tail. Is John who he says he is? Is he really after the gold or does he have an ulterior motive?

Above the Line
Giuseppe Vari·DirectorAdriano Bolzoni·WriterFranco Villa·Director of PhotographyMario Migliardi·Original Music ComposerGiuseppe Vari·Editor
Cast
Klaus Kinski·Dan HoganVictoria Zinny·EleanorPaolo Casella·John WebbDino Strano·ReedPatrizia Adiutori·SentaDante Maggio·JonathanAnna Zinnemann·DaisyAldo Barberito·GreeneGoffredo Unger·Skelton
Full Crew
(12 credits)
Directing· 1
Giuseppe Vari·Director
Writing· 1
Adriano Bolzoni·Writer
Camera· 1
Franco Villa·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Giuseppe Vari·Editor
Sound & Music· 2
Mario Migliardi·Original Music ComposerGastone Fedeli·Sound
Art & Design· 5
Osanna Guardini·Costume DesignRenato Postiglione·Art DirectionLuciana Blengini·Makeup ArtistRenato Postiglione·Set DecorationCorrado Blengini·Makeup Artist
Other Departments· 1
Lidia Puglia·Hairstylist
By the Numbers
62.1
OF 100
Master Score
6.2
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

A bespoke vision agent's reading of the design language behind Shoot the Living and Pray for the Dead's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
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#6F6C4C
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Mood
Gritty, Intense, Western
Composition
Centered
Era
1960s
Visual Style
Painted

“A painted image of a man in a wide-brimmed hat, light brown shirt, and green pants, sitting and holding a revolver in his left hand. He has a dark, braided whip”

westernaction
Key Elements
ManHatRevolverWhipPantsShirt
Atmosphere
Gritty
Color Mood
Warm
Setting
None Visible
Design Score
7/10
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