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Bucktown poster
B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 62.7 / 100
1975·Action / Crime / Drama·1h 34m

BUCKTOWN

“WHATEVER YOU WANT THEY'VE GOT... And Bucktown is where you'll find it!”

Duke Johnson visits a small Southern town, intent on burying his brother. After the funeral, he learns that he must stay for 60 days, for the estate to be processed. A few locals convince Duke to reopen his late brother's nightclub, and soon the local redneck policemen are intimidating Duke with threats of violence. Duke refuses to pay the bribes they demand, so then he and his lady friend Aretha are threatened and attacked by the crooked cops. Rather than take them on himself, Duke calls on his old pal Roy. Roy brings a few buddies to Bucktown, and they bring justice to the small town. With the redneck cops out of the way, Duke lets his guard down. Then the situation gets out of hand again. Finally, Duke must settle the score himself.

Above the Line
Arthur Marks·DirectorBob Ellison·WriterRobert Birchall·Director of PhotographyJohnny Pate·Original Music ComposerGeorge Folsey Jr.·Editor
Cast
Fred Williamson·Duke JohnsonPam Grier·ArethaThalmus Rasulala·RoyTony King·T.J.Bernie Hamilton·HarleyArt Lund·Chief PattersonTierre Turner·SteveMorgan Upton·SamCarl Weathers·HamboneJim Bohan·Clete
Full Crew
(30 credits)
Directing· 4
Arthur Marks·DirectorJohn M. Poer·Second Assistant DirectorBert Gold·First Assistant DirectorPatty Sue Townsend·Script Supervisor
Writing· 1
Bob Ellison·Writer
Camera· 5
Robert Birchall·Director of PhotographyVossa Leach·Key GripErnest Paul Roebuck·GripJim Wilson·Camera OperatorHal Reed·Assistant Camera
Editing· 1
George Folsey Jr.·Editor
Sound & Music· 4
Johnny Pate·Original Music ComposerMarvin Kerner·Sound EffectsGlen Mabson·Sound MixerBeau Franklin·Boom Operator
Art & Design· 4
John Carter·Art DirectionGeorge Costello·Art DirectionJohn S. Curran·Property MasterGordon Freed·Makeup Artist
Production· 7
Ric R. Roman·Executive ProducerBernard Schwartz·ProducerCharles Stroud·Production ManagerPhillip Hazleton·Associate ProducerCary Glieberman·Location ManagerBruce Ricker·Production ExecutiveGeno Havens·Casting
Other Departments· 4
Bob Minor·StuntsBeau Marks·GafferErik Cord·Stunt CoordinatorCasey Spencer·Wardrobe Master
By the Numbers
62.7
OF 100
Master Score
6.2
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 Bucktown's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
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Mood
Action, Gritty, Intense
Composition
Layered
Era
1970s
Visual Style
Painted

“The poster features four individuals, three men and one woman, positioned above a chaotic street scene with buildings, fire, and overturned vehicles. The title ”

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Key Elements
ShotgunPipeGreen Plant Like ObjectOverturned CarMilitary Style VehicleFire
Atmosphere
Gritty
Color Mood
Warm
Setting
Urban
Design Score
7/10
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