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Steelyard Blues poster
C
Average
MASTER SCORE 53.3 / 100
1973·Comedy / Crime / Drama·1h 33m

STEELYARD BLUES

“If you can't beat 'em ... drive 'em crazy!”

A group of misfits who want to find a happier life somewhere out of society decide to leave town on a PBY flying boat. The problem is that their transport needs a lot of work before they can fly it.

Above the Line
Alan Myerson·DirectorDavid S. Ward·WriterStevan Larner·Director of PhotographyNick Gravenites·Original Music ComposerRobert Grovenor·Editor
Cast
Jane Fonda·Iris CaineDonald Sutherland·Jesse VeldiniPeter Boyle·Eagle ThornberryGarry Goodrow·Duval JaxHoward Hesseman·Frank VeldiniJohn Savage·KidRichard Schaal·Mel the Zoo OfficialMel Stewart·Black Man in JailMorgan Upton·Bill the Police CaptainRoger Bowen·Fire Commissioner Francis
Full Crew
(17 credits)
Directing· 3
Alan Myerson·DirectorSheldon Schrager·Assistant DirectorDaisy Gerber·Second Assistant Director
Writing· 1
David S. Ward·Writer
Camera· 2
Stevan Larner·Director of PhotographyLászló Kovács·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Robert Grovenor·Editor
Sound & Music· 1
Nick Gravenites·Original Music Composer
Art & Design· 2
Vincent M. Cresciman·Art DirectionEd Shanley·Construction Foreman
Production· 6
Michael Phillips·ProducerJulia Phillips·ProducerTony Bill·ProducerDonald Sutherland·Executive ProducerSheldon Schrager·Unit ManagerHarold Schneider·Associate Producer
Other Departments· 1
Annabell Levy·Hairstylist
By the Numbers
53.3
OF 100
Master Score
5.3
OF 10
IMDb
60%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
—
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 Steelyard Blues's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
#E62429
#FFFFFF
#4A3E38
Mood
Playful, Adventurous
Composition
Centered
Era
1970s
Visual Style
Illustrated

“The poster features a group of five individuals, three men and two women, standing in a line from left to right, with a police car partially visible behind the ”

Key Elements
Red Toy GunAcoustic GuitarBow And ArrowYellow SlingshotPolice Car
Atmosphere
Vibrant
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
None Visible
Design Score
7/10
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