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B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 56.1 / 100
1975·Action / Crime / Drama·1h 37m

MITCHELL

“Brute Force With a Badge”

A tough-guy cop pursues two drug runners across the city to bust a large syndicate. Very much an anti-hero, Mitchell often ignores the orders of his superiors and demonstrates disdain for by-the-book development work as well as normal social graces.

Above the Line
Andrew V. McLaglen·DirectorIan Kennedy Martin·WriterHarry Stradling Jr.·Director of PhotographyLarry Brown·Original Music ComposerFred A. Chulack·Editor
Cast
Joe Don Baker·MitchellMartin Balsam·James Arthur CummingsJohn Saxon·Walter DeaneyLinda Evans·GretaMorgan Paull·Salvatore MistrettaHarold J. Stone·Tony GallanoMerlin Olsen·BentonRobert Phillips·Chief Albert PallinBuck Young·Detective AldridgeRayford Barnes·Detective Tyzack
Full Crew
(30 credits)
Directing· 4
Andrew V. McLaglen·DirectorMichael Preece·Script SupervisorAnthony Brand·Second Assistant DirectorJerry Ziesmer·Assistant Director
Writing· 1
Ian Kennedy Martin·Writer
Camera· 3
Harry Stradling Jr.·Director of PhotographyRichard Tim Vanik·Camera OperatorTom May·Key Grip
Editing· 1
Fred A. Chulack·Editor
Sound & Music· 3
Larry Brown·Original Music ComposerJerry Styner·Original Music ComposerHerman Lewis·Sound Mixer
Art & Design· 3
Dave Grayson·Makeup ArtistFred Price·Set DecorationMarty Wunderlich·Property Master
Production· 4
Benjamin Melniker·Executive ProducerR. Ben Efraim·ProducerMaurie M. Suess·Production ManagerNick Morrison·Associate Producer
Other Departments· 11
Steven Gore·Post Production AssistantChuck Gaspar·Special EffectsStephanie Epper·StuntsBob Yerkes·StuntsDenny Arnold·StuntsPaula Crist·StuntsGary McLarty·StuntsAlan Gibbs·StuntsGary Combs·StuntsPaul Stader·StuntsPaul Nuckles·Stunts
By the Numbers
56.1
OF 100
Master Score
2.8
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 Mitchell's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
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#808080
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Mood
Tense, Action Packed
Composition
Centered
Era
1970s
Visual Style
Illustrated

“The movie poster features a man in a plaid jacket with his arms raised, looking distressed. Above him, the title "MITCHELL!" is displayed in large, white letter”

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Key Elements
RifleHelicopterVehicles
Atmosphere
Gritty
Color Mood
Warm
Setting
None Visible
Design Score
7/10
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