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The Train Robbers poster
B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 66.9 / 100
1973·Action / Adventure / Western·1h 32m

THE TRAIN ROBBERS

“The gold or the grave. The young widow could lead them to either.”

A gunhand named Lane is hired by a widow, Mrs. Lowe, to find gold stolen by her deceased husband so that she may return it and clear the family name.

Above the Line
Burt Kennedy·DirectorBurt Kennedy·WriterWilliam H. Clothier·Director of PhotographyDominic Frontiere·Original Music ComposerFrank Santillo·Editor
Cast
John Wayne·LaneAnn-Margret·Mrs. LoweRod Taylor·GradyBen Johnson·JesseChristopher George·CalhounBobby Vinton·Ben YoungRicardo Montalban·The Pinkerton ManJerry Gatlin·Sam TurnerRalph Volkie·Townsman (uncredited)Dennis Falt·Pursuing gunman (uncredited)
Full Crew
(30 credits)
Directing· 4
Burt Kennedy·DirectorFred R. Simpson·Assistant DirectorCliff Lyons·Second Unit DirectorJoe Nayfack·Second Assistant Director
Writing· 1
Burt Kennedy·Writer
Camera· 1
William H. Clothier·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Frank Santillo·Editor
Sound & Music· 4
Dominic Frontiere·Original Music ComposerDan Wallin·SoundJohn Ferguson·Sound EngineerDan Wallin·Sound Re-Recording Mixer
Art & Design· 5
Alfred Sweeney·Art DirectionJoe DiBella·Makeup ArtistDave Grayson·Makeup ArtistGeorge Masters·Makeup ArtistWayne Fitzgerald·Title Designer
Production· 2
Michael Wayne·ProducerJohn Wayne·Executive Producer
Other Departments· 12
George Masters·HairstylistHoward Jensen·Special EffectsCliff Lyons·Stunt CoordinatorDenny Arnold·StuntsJim Burk·StuntsLouie Elias·StuntsGlory Fioramonti·StuntsJerry Gatlin·StuntsChuck Hayward·StuntsChuck Roberson·StuntsDean Smith·StuntsPaul H. Stewart·Special Effects
By the Numbers
66.9
OF 100
Master Score
6.4
OF 10
IMDb
33%
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 The Train Robbers's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
#E67300
#A67340
#404040
Mood
Action Packed, Adventurous
Composition
Layered
Era
1970s
Visual Style
Painted

“A painted movie poster on an orange background depicts a tall man in a cowboy hat and light-colored jacket holding a smoking pistol, standing with his left leg ”

actionadventurewestern
Key Elements
Cowboy HatPistolRifleSpurHorseback RidersDerailed Train Car
Atmosphere
Vibrant
Color Mood
Warm
Setting
Wilderness
Design Score
7/10
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