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Shoot First, Die Later poster
B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 67.9 / 100
1974·Action / Crime / Thriller·1h 34m

SHOOT FIRST, DIE LATER

“Now... meet the most extraordinary gentleman spy in all action”

When mobsters try to put an honest policeman on the payroll, he seeks revenge on the mob. But, he soon learns that his actions, however honest, have dire consequences.

Above the Line
Fernando Di Leo·DirectorFernando Di Leo·ScreenplaySergio Donati·StoryFranco Villa·Director of PhotographyLuis Bacalov·Original Music ComposerAmedeo Giomini·Editor
Cast
Luc Merenda·Domenico MalacarneRichard Conte·MazzantiDelia Boccardo·SandraRaymond Pellegrin·PascalGianni Santuccio·ChiefVittorio Caprioli·EspositoAldo Valletti·HostSalvo Randone·MalacarneRosario Borelli·GarritoMonica Monet·Barbara
Full Crew
(25 credits)
Directing· 3
Fernando Di Leo·DirectorFranco Lo Cascio·First Assistant DirectorRenata Franceschi·Script Supervisor
Writing· 2
Sergio Donati·StoryFernando Di Leo·Screenplay
Camera· 4
Franco Villa·Director of PhotographyGaetano Valle·Camera OperatorEnrico Biribicchi·Assistant CameraErmanno Consolazione·Still Photographer
Editing· 2
Amedeo Giomini·EditorOrnella Chistolini·Assistant Editor
Sound & Music· 2
Luis Bacalov·Original Music ComposerGoffredo Salvatori·Sound
Art & Design· 5
Francesco Cuppini·Production DesignGiorgio Gamna·Costume DesignCristiano Tessari·Assistant Production DesignSandro Bellomia·Assistant Set DecorationAntonio Mura·Makeup Artist
Production· 4
Galliano Juso·ProducerEttore Rosboch·ProducerGino Soldatelli·Production SecretaryAlberto Marras·Production Manager
Other Departments· 3
Gilberto Galimberti·Stunt CoordinatorRémy Julienne·Stunt CoordinatorVittoria Silvi·Hairstylist
By the Numbers
67.9
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 Shoot First, Die Later's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
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Mood
Action Packed, Adventurous, Thrilling
Composition
Centered
Era
1970s
Visual Style
Illustrated

“The poster features a central shirtless man holding a pistol, flanked by two women in swimsuits. The woman on the left wears a red two-piece, while the woman on”

actionadventurethriller
Key Elements
PistolHelicoptersJeepLuxury CarExplosions
Atmosphere
Vibrant
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
Rural
Design Score
7/10
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