C
Average
MASTER SCORE 45.4 / 100
1971Comedy / Crime1h 36m
THE GANG THAT COULDN'T SHOOT STRAIGHT
“The hilarious comedy about dis-Organized Crime.”
A Brooklyn mobster and his gang try to rub out their rivals.
Above the Line
James Goldstone·DirectorWaldo Salt·ScreenplayJimmy Breslin·NovelOwen Roizman·Director of PhotographyDave Grusin·Original Music ComposerEdward A. Biery·Editor
Cast
Jerry Orbach·Kid SallyLeigh Taylor-Young·AngelaJo Van Fleet·Big MommaLionel Stander·BaccalaRobert De Niro·MarioIrving Selbst·Big JellyHervé Villechaize·BeppoJoe Santos·ExmoCarmine Caridi·Tony, The IndianFrank Campanella·Water Buffalo
Full Crew(15 credits)
Full Crew
(15 credits)
Directing· 3
James Goldstone·DirectorWilliam C. Gerrity·Assistant DirectorKay Chapin·Script Supervisor
Writing· 2
Waldo Salt·ScreenplayJimmy Breslin·Novel
Camera· 1
Owen Roizman·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Edward A. Biery·Editor
Sound & Music· 1
Dave Grusin·Original Music Composer
Art & Design· 4
Robert Gundlach·Art DirectionJoseph G. Aulisi·Costume DesignGeorge DeTitta Sr.·Set DecorationRobert Laden·Makeup Artist
Production· 2
Robert Chartoff·ProducerIrwin Winkler·Producer
Other Departments· 1
William A. Farley·Hairstylist
By the Numbers
45.4
OF 100
Master Score
4.8
OF 10
IMDb
0%
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
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Mood
Chaotic, Comedic, Action Packed
Composition
Floating
Era
1970s
Visual Style
Illustrated
“The poster features a chaotic, crowded illustration of numerous cartoonish characters engaged in various actions against a plain white background. A large group”
comedycrime
Key Elements
BicyclesGas MaskLionHornSubmachine GunPistols
Atmosphere
Vibrant
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
None Visible
Design Score
7/10
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