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Sitting Target poster
B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 69.3 / 100
1972·Action / Crime / Drama·1h 33m

SITTING TARGET

“The Hit Man never stops till he scores.”

Imprisoned Harry Lomart is a vicious, brute of a man and yet he is prepared to do his long jail term as he is confident that on his release his beautiful wife Pat will be waiting for him, but a visit from Pat brings him his worst nightmare.

Above the Line
Douglas Hickox·DirectorAlexander Jacobs·WriterLaurence Henderson·NovelEdward Scaife·Director of PhotographyStanley Myers·Original Music ComposerJohn Glen·Editor
Cast
Oliver Reed·Harry LomartJill St. John·Pat LomartIan McShane·Birdy WilliamsEdward Woodward·Inspector MiltonFrank Finlay·Marty GoldFreddie Jones·MacNeilJill Townsend·MaureenRobert Beatty·Gun DealerTony Beckley·Soapy TuckerMike Pratt·Prison Warder Accomplice
Full Crew
(15 credits)
Directing· 2
Douglas Hickox·DirectorTed Sturgis·Assistant Director
Writing· 2
Alexander Jacobs·WriterLaurence Henderson·Novel
Camera· 1
Edward Scaife·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
John Glen·Editor
Sound & Music· 2
Stanley Myers·Original Music ComposerCyril Swern·Sound Mixer
Art & Design· 2
John Barry·Production DesignPaul Rabiger·Makeup Artist
Production· 3
Barry J. Kulick·ProducerBasil Keys·Associate ProducerDouglas Twiddy·Production Manager
Other Departments· 2
John Stears·Special EffectsPeter Diamond·Stunts
By the Numbers
69.3
OF 100
Master Score
6.6
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 Sitting Target's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
#802030
#301010
#B0A090
Mood
Tense, Dramatic
Composition
Layered
Era
1970s
Visual Style
Painted

“The image is a painted movie poster featuring two individuals against a reddish-purple background. In the foreground, a man with short brown hair and blue eyes ”

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Key Elements
HandgunScope
Atmosphere
Dark
Color Mood
Warm
Setting
None Visible
Design Score
7/10
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