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The Hot Rock poster
B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 63.2 / 100
1972·Action / Comedy / Crime·1h 41m

THE HOT ROCK

“How many times does it take to steal the same diamond?”

Dortmunder and his pals plan to steal a huge diamond from a museum. But this turns out to be only the first time they have to steal it...

Above the Line
Peter Yates·DirectorWilliam Goldman·ScreenplayDonald E. Westlake·NovelEdward R. Brown·Director of PhotographyQuincy Jones·Original Music ComposerFred W. Berger·Editor
Cast
Robert Redford·John DortmunderGeorge Segal·Andrew KelpRon Leibman·Stanley MurchPaul Sand·Alan GreenburgMoses Gunn·Dr. AmusaWilliam Redfield·Lt. HooverTopo Swope·"Sis" Clara KelpCharlotte Rae·Ma MurchGraham Jarvis·Frank, the Prison WardenChristopher Guest·Policeman
Full Crew
(30 credits)
Directing· 6
Peter Yates·DirectorTed Zachary·Assistant DirectorNicholas Sgarro·Second Unit DirectorAlice H. Bell·Second Assistant DirectorJohn Nicolella·Second Assistant DirectorAllan Wertheim·Second Assistant Director
Writing· 2
William Goldman·ScreenplayDonald E. Westlake·Novel
Camera· 2
Edward R. Brown·Director of PhotographyPeter Garbarini·Camera Operator
Editing· 2
Fred W. Berger·EditorFrank P. Keller·Editor
Sound & Music· 4
Quincy Jones·Original Music ComposerTheodore Soderberg·SoundJames Sabat·SoundDon Winclair·Sound Recordist
Art & Design· 5
John Robert Lloyd·Production DesignRuth Morley·Costume DesignRobert Drumheller·Set DecorationIrving Buchman·Makeup ArtistMorris Weinman·Set Dresser
Production· 5
Bobby Roberts·ProducerHal Landers·ProducerAlixe Gordin·CastingDavid Golden·Production SupervisorSaul Wurtzel·Unit Production Manager
Other Departments· 4
Ira Anderson Jr.·Special EffectsCarey Loftin·Stunt CoordinatorTony Parmelee·Special EffectsRichard Falk·Gaffer
By the Numbers
63.2
OF 100
Master Score
6.8
OF 10
IMDb
78%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
$4M
ROI -28%
Worldwide Gross
0
1 NOMS
Oscar Wins
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Poster DNA

THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

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Dominant Palette
3 colors
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Mood
Serious, Determined, Urban
Composition
Layered
Era
1970s
Visual Style
Photographic

“A movie poster for 'The Hot Rock' features four men standing on a city sidewalk, with buildings and a 'WALK' traffic signal in the background. The man on the fa”

actioncrimecomedy
Key Elements
Red BottleTraffic LightBuildings
Atmosphere
Bright
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
Urban
Design Score
7/10
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