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C
Average
MASTER SCORE 41.0 / 100
1976·Thriller / Action·1h 48m

THE NEXT MAN

Khalil is an Arab diplomat who wants to not only make peace with Israel, but admit the Jewish state as a member of OPEC. This instantly makes him a target for a series of ingeniously conceived assassination attempts, most of which he foils with the aid of his friend Hamid and his girlfriend Nicole. But can he trust even them?

Above the Line
Richard C. Sarafian·DirectorDavid M. Wolf·ScreenplayMorton S. Fine·ScreenplayMichael Chapman·Director of PhotographyMichael Kamen·Original Music ComposerAram Avakian·Editor
Cast
Sean Connery·Khalil Abdul-MuhsenCornelia Sharpe·Nicole ScottAlbert Paulsen·HamidAdolfo Celi·Al SharifMarco St. John·JustinTed Beniades·Frank DedarioBillie Perkins·DancerBob Balhatchet·Detective (uncredited)Jaime Sánchez·New York SecurityJames Bulleit·New York Security
Full Crew
(24 credits)
Directing· 4
Richard C. Sarafian·DirectorKip Gowans·Assistant DirectorBarry Blackmore·Third Assistant DirectorAlan Hopkins·Assistant Director
Writing· 6
David M. Wolf·ScreenplayDavid M. Wolf·StoryMorton S. Fine·ScreenplayAlan Trustman·ScreenplayRichard C. Sarafian·ScreenplayAlan Trustman·Story
Camera· 1
Michael Chapman·Director of Photography
Editing· 2
Aram Avakian·EditorRobert Q. Lovett·Editor
Sound & Music· 1
Michael Kamen·Original Music Composer
Art & Design· 5
Anna Hill Johnstone·Costume DesignGene Callahan·Production DesignStuart Wurtzel·Art DirectionJoey Mills·Makeup ArtistRobert Drumheller·Set Decoration
Production· 3
Martin Bregman·ProducerBurtt Harris·Co-ProducerMichael Haley·Production Supervisor
Other Departments· 2
Eugene·HairstylistTony Brubaker·Stunts
By the Numbers
41.0
OF 100
Master Score
4.8
OF 10
IMDb
14%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
—
Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

A bespoke vision agent's reading of the design language behind The Next Man's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
#0A0A0A
#333333
#CCCCCC
Mood
Somber, Intense
Composition
Centered
Era
1970s
Visual Style
Photographic

“A black and white close-up image shows a man from the chest up, looking downwards with his head slightly tilted. He wears glasses, a suit jacket, a white collar”

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Key Elements
GlassesSuit JacketCollared ShirtTieBullet Holes
Atmosphere
Dark, Gritty
Color Mood
Neutral
Setting
None Visible
Design Score
8/10
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