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The Mack poster
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Excellent
MASTER SCORE 74.0 / 100
1973·Crime / Drama·1h 50m

THE MACK

“Now that you've seen all the rest... make way for "The Mack"”

A recently-released convict becomes the most powerful pimp in Oakland, but tragedy ensues when his activities draw the ire of two corrupt cops and the crime lord he once worked for.

Above the Line
Michael Campus·DirectorRobert J. Poole·WriterRalph Woolsey·Director of PhotographyWillie Hutch·Original Music ComposerFrank C. Decot·Editor
Cast
Max Julien·GoldieDon Gordon·HankRichard Pryor·SlimCarol Speed·LuluGeorge Murdock·FatmanDick Anthony Williams·Pretty TonyTerrible Tom·HimselfTed Ward·HimselfFrank Ward·HimselfRoger E. Mosley·Olinga
Full Crew
(13 credits)
Directing· 1
Michael Campus·Director
Writing· 1
Robert J. Poole·Writer
Camera· 1
Ralph Woolsey·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Frank C. Decot·Editor
Sound & Music· 2
Willie Hutch·Original Music ComposerBud Alper·Sound Mixer
Art & Design· 1
Thomas Tuttle·Makeup Artist
Production· 4
Harvey Bernhard·ProducerMarvin Paige·CastingR. Hansel Brown·Associate ProducerBert Gold·Production Manager
Other Departments· 2
Lynn Del Kail·HairstylistRoger George·Special Effects
By the Numbers
74.0
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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Poster DNA

THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

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

Dominant Palette
3 colors
#D6003A
#FFFFFF
#F7D500
Mood
Bold, Confident, Vibrant
Composition
Centered
Era
1970s
Visual Style
Illustrated

“The poster features a man in a white fur coat and hat, holding a cane and money, standing in front of four women. Two women are on his left, one with an afro an”

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Key Elements
White Fur CoatWhite HatSunglassesCaneMoneyCar
Atmosphere
Vibrant
Color Mood
Warm
Setting
Abstract
Design Score
8/10
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