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B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 56.2 / 100
1971·Action / Crime / Drama·1h 46m

THE ORGANIZATION

“One honest cop has the guts to take on "The Organization."”

After a group of young revolutionaries break into a company's corporate headquarters and steal $5,000,000 worth of heroin to keep it off the street, they call on San Francisco Police Lieutenant Virgil Tibbs for assistance.

Above the Line
Don Medford·DirectorJames R. Webb·WriterJohn Ball·CharactersJoseph F. Biroc·Director of PhotographyGil Mellé·Original Music ComposerFerris Webster·Editor
Cast
Sidney Poitier·Virgil TibbsBarbara McNair·Valerie TibbsGerald S. O'Loughlin·Jack PecoraSheree North·Mrs. MorganFred Beir·Bob AlfordAllen Garfield·BenjyBernie Hamilton·Lt. JessopGraham Jarvis·William MartinRaúl Juliá·Juan MendozaRon O'Neal·Joe Peralez
Full Crew
(26 credits)
Directing· 3
Don Medford·DirectorJack N. Reddish·First Assistant DirectorLes Sheldon·Second Assistant Director
Writing· 2
James R. Webb·WriterJohn Ball·Characters
Camera· 2
Joseph F. Biroc·Director of PhotographyCharles Rosher Jr.·Camera Operator
Editing· 1
Ferris Webster·Editor
Sound & Music· 6
Gil Mellé·Original Music ComposerDon MacDougall·Sound Re-Recording MixerRobert Martin·SoundMilo B. Lory·Sound EditorRichard Portman·Sound RecordistRichard Portman·Sound Re-Recording Mixer
Art & Design· 7
George B. Chan·Art DirectionMarvin March·Set DecorationJames F. McGuire·Set DesignerSam Gordon·Property MasterHoward Hester·Construction CoordinatorDel Armstrong·Makeup ArtistKen Walker·Leadman
Production· 3
Walter Mirisch·ProducerClark L. Paylow·Production ManagerLynn Stalmaster·Casting
Other Departments· 2
Elizabeth Searcy·HairdresserHal Needham·Stunts
By the Numbers
56.2
OF 100
Master Score
6.0
OF 10
IMDb
40%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
—
Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

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

Dominant Palette
3 colors
#221B18
#A08040
#706868
Mood
Intense, Serious, Action
Composition
Centered
Era
1970s
Visual Style
Photographic

“A dark-skinned man with short, dark hair and a serious expression is depicted from the chest up, aiming a black handgun directly forward. He wears a light-color”

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Key Elements
HandgunSuit JacketCar
Atmosphere
Gritty, Dark, Urban
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
Urban
Design Score
7/10
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