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Two-Lane Blacktop poster
A
Excellent
MASTER SCORE 84.2 / 100
1971·Drama·1h 42m

TWO-LANE BLACKTOP

“no beginning... no end... no speed limit...”

A driver and mechanic drag racing for money cross paths with a female hitchhiker and a drifter who challenges them to a cross-country race.

Above the Line
Monte Hellman·DirectorWill Corry·ScreenplayRudy Wurlitzer·ScreenplayJack Deerson·Director of PhotographyMonte Hellman·Editor
Cast
James Taylor·The DriverWarren Oates·G.T.O.Dennis Wilson·The MechanicLaurie Bird·The GirlRudy Wurlitzer·Hot Rod DriverHarry Dean Stanton·Oklahoma HitchhikerJaclyn Hellman·Hot Rod Driver's GirlAlan Vint·Man in RoadhouseKatherine Squire·Old WomanBill Keller·Texas Hitchhiker
Full Crew
(8 credits)
Directing· 1
Monte Hellman·Director
Writing· 3
Will Corry·ScreenplayRudy Wurlitzer·ScreenplayFloyd Mutrux·Screenplay
Camera· 2
Jack Deerson·Director of PhotographyGregory Sandor·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Monte Hellman·Editor
Production· 1
Michael Laughlin·Producer
By the Numbers
84.2
OF 100
Master Score
7.2
OF 10
IMDb
93%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
—
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 Two-Lane Blacktop's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
#F7D000
#2F2F2F
#FFFFFF
Mood
Gritty, Determined, Cool
Composition
Layered
Era
1970s
Visual Style
Graphic Design

“The poster features a dark grey 1955 Chevrolet One-Fifty sedan with a large hood scoop on a bright yellow background. Two men stand to the right of the car, one”

dramaroad movie
Key Elements
1955 Chevrolet One Fifty Sedan1970 Pontiac GtoHood Scoop
Atmosphere
Vibrant
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
None Visible
Design Score
8/10
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