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The New Centurions poster
A
Excellent
MASTER SCORE 75.9 / 100
1972·Action / Crime / Drama·1h 43m

THE NEW CENTURIONS

“The nationwide bestseller about cops - by a cop!”

An idealistic rookie cop joins the LAPD to make ends meet while finishing law school, and is indoctrinated by a seasoned veteran. As time goes on, he loses his ambitions and family as police work becomes his entire life.

Above the Line
Richard Fleischer·DirectorStirling Silliphant·ScreenplayJoseph Wambaugh·NovelRalph Woolsey·Director of PhotographyQuincy Jones·MusicRobert C. Jones·Editor
Cast
George C. Scott·KilvinskiStacy Keach·Roy FehleJane Alexander·Dorothy FehlerScott Wilson·GusRosalind Cash·LorrieErik Estrada·SergioClifton James·WhiteyRichard E. Kalk·MiltonJames B. Sikking·Sergeant AndersIsabel Sanford·Wilma
Full Crew
(9 credits)
Directing· 1
Richard Fleischer·Director
Writing· 2
Stirling Silliphant·ScreenplayJoseph Wambaugh·Novel
Camera· 1
Ralph Woolsey·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Robert C. Jones·Editor
Sound & Music· 1
Quincy Jones·Music
Production· 2
Robert Chartoff·ProducerIrwin Winkler·Producer
Other Departments· 1
Robert Towne·Additional Writing
By the Numbers
75.9
OF 100
Master Score
7.0
OF 10
IMDb
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CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
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Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

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

Dominant Palette
3 colors
#8A1A1A
#FFFFFF
#3A4A5A
Mood
Tense, Dramatic, Action Packed
Composition
Layered
Era
1970s
Visual Style
Illustrated

“The movie poster features a central illustration of two male police officers, one older and one younger, both holding revolvers. Around them, several smaller vi”

crimedramaaction
Key Elements
RevolversRiflePolice Uniforms
Atmosphere
Gritty
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
Urban
Design Score
7/10
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