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B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 67.5 / 100
1973·Drama / Music·1h 43m

PAYDAY

“If you can't smoke it, drink it, spend it or love it... forget it.”

Country singer Maury Dann lives life in the fast lane, counting on his rakish charm and raw talent to excuse his reckless behavior. Touring on the road in the rural south with his dedicated manager, his loyal driver and his long-suffering girlfriend, Maury seduces groupies, brawls and breaks the law, brashly relying on his team to cover for him. Heedlessly alienating all those who care for him, Maury blindly keeps the pedal to the metal.

Above the Line
Daryl Duke·DirectorDon Carpenter·WriterRichard C. Glouner·Director of PhotographyEd Bogas·Original Music ComposerRichard Halsey·Editor
Cast
Rip Torn·Maury DannAhna Capri·Mayleen TravisElayne Heilveil·Rosamond McClintockMichael C. Gwynne·Clarence McGintyJeff Morris·Bob TallyCliff Emmich·ChicagoHenry O. Arnold·TedBobby Smith·Lyman PittDallas Smith·Henry TutweilerRichard Hoffman·Foggy Bottom Yonce
Full Crew
(25 credits)
Directing· 4
Daryl Duke·DirectorRichard Bremerkamp·Assistant DirectorGary Grillo·Assistant DirectorNatalie Drache·Script Supervisor
Writing· 1
Don Carpenter·Writer
Camera· 3
Richard C. Glouner·Director of PhotographyJoseph A. August Jr.·Camera OperatorBernie Schwartz·Key Grip
Editing· 2
Richard Halsey·EditorScott Conrad·Assistant Editor
Sound & Music· 4
Ed Bogas·Original Music ComposerHarold M. Etherington·SoundFred J. Brown·Sound Effects EditorEd Bogas·Music Supervisor
Art & Design· 2
Fred B. Phillips·Makeup ArtistHorst Grandt·Property Master
Production· 7
Martin Fink·ProducerRalph J. Gleason·Executive ProducerDon Carpenter·Co-ProducerSteven R. Stevens·CastingLeon Chooluck·Production SupervisorEd Azlant·Producer's AssistantLen Smith·Producer's Assistant
Other Departments· 2
Doug Pentek·GafferOscar Rodriguez·Wardrobe Master
By the Numbers
67.5
OF 100
Master Score
7.1
OF 10
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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 Payday's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
#425E2B
#662029
#FFFFFF
Mood
Natural, Grounded
Composition
Split
Era
2010s
Visual Style
Photographic

“The movie poster features a close-up, high-angle shot of a vibrant green grassy ground with patches of darker soil. A dark red leather bag with a flap closure a”

drama
Key Elements
Red Leather BagGrassSoil
Atmosphere
Bright
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
Rural
Design Score
6/10
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