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Chandler poster
C
Average
MASTER SCORE 51.1 / 100
1971·Crime / Drama·1h 25m

CHANDLER

“Chandler is a private eye. It's a hard way to make a living...and an easy way to die.”

A private eye is hired to follow a mobster's former mistress.

Above the Line
Paul Magwood·DirectorJohn Sacret Young·ScreenplayPaul Magwood·StoryAlan Stensvold·Director of PhotographyGeorge Romanis·Original Music ComposerWilliam B. Gulick·Editor
Cast
Warren Oates·ChandlerLeslie Caron·Katherine CreightonAlex Dreier·Ross J. CarmadyMitchell Ryan·Chuck KincaidGordon Pinsent·John MelchiorCharles McGraw·Bernie OakmanRichard Loo·LeoGloria Grahame·SelmaWalter Burke·ZenoMarianne McAndrew·Angel Carter
Full Crew
(14 credits)
Directing· 1
Paul Magwood·Director
Writing· 2
Paul Magwood·StoryJohn Sacret Young·Screenplay
Camera· 1
Alan Stensvold·Director of Photography
Editing· 2
William B. Gulick·EditorRichard A. Harris·Editor
Sound & Music· 3
George Romanis·Original Music ComposerLes Fresholtz·SoundHal Watkins·Sound
Art & Design· 1
Lawrence G. Paull·Art Direction
Production· 3
Michael Laughlin·ProducerLee Wenner·CastingGary Kurtz·Associate Producer
Other Departments· 1
Erik Cord·Fight Choreographer
By the Numbers
51.1
OF 100
Master Score
4.4
OF 10
IMDb
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CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
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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 Chandler's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
#FFFFFF
#D62626
#331F14
Mood
Action, Intense, Dramatic
Composition
Layered
Era
1970s
Visual Style
Illustrated

“The poster features a man in the foreground, holding a revolver pointed upwards and to the left. His mouth is open as if shouting. Behind him, a large red and w”

actionthrillercrime
Key Elements
RevolverRifleTarget
Atmosphere
Vibrant
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
Abstract
Design Score
7/10
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