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B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 57.9 / 100
1976·Action / Drama / Western·1h 38m

TRACKDOWN

“What if it was your sister?”

When his sister Betsy packs up and leaves the family's Montana cattle ranch to find fame and fortune in Hollywood, her brother Jim decides to follow after her to make sure she doesn't get into trouble.

Above the Line
Richard T. Heffron·DirectorPaul F. Edwards·WriterIvan Nagy·StoryGene Polito·Director of PhotographyCharles Bernstein·Original Music ComposerAnthony DiMarco·Editor
Cast
James Mitchum·Jim CalhounKaren Lamm·Betsy CalhounAnne Archer·BarbaraErik Estrada·ChuchoCathy Lee Crosby·Lynn StrongVince Cannon·Johnny DeeJohn Kerry·Sergeant MillerRoberto Rodriquez·FeoErnie Wheelwright·RoseyZitto Kazann·Curtain
Full Crew
(27 credits)
Directing· 4
Richard T. Heffron·DirectorDennis E. Jones·First Assistant DirectorJohn M. Poer·Second Assistant DirectorMarshall J. Wolins·Script Supervisor
Writing· 2
Paul F. Edwards·WriterIvan Nagy·Story
Camera· 3
Gene Polito·Director of PhotographyOwen Marsh·Camera OperatorJack Palinkas·Key Grip
Editing· 1
Anthony DiMarco·Editor
Sound & Music· 4
Charles Bernstein·Original Music ComposerJohn Vincent·Sound MixerJohn Caper Jr.·Music SupervisorMalcolm McNab·Musician
Art & Design· 6
Vincent M. Cresciman·Art DirectionVincent M. Cresciman·Production DesignRobert C. Bradfield·Set DecorationMichael Westmore·Makeup ArtistTerry Ballard·Property MasterRosanna Norton·Costumer
Production· 3
Bernard Schwartz·ProducerPhil Benjamin·CastingPhillip Hazleton·Associate Producer
Other Departments· 4
Greg Auer·Special EffectsEddy Donno·Stunt CoordinatorDavid S. Cass Sr.·StuntsChristopher Lynch·Gaffer
By the Numbers
57.9
OF 100
Master Score
6.1
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

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Dominant Palette
3 colors
#99C4E0
#333333
#D9C466
Mood
Serious, Vigilant
Composition
Centered
Era
1950s
Visual Style
Photographic

“A man in a light blue long-sleeved shirt, dark pants, and a brown cowboy hat is depicted from the waist up, holding a black revolver in his right hand. He is lo”

western
Key Elements
Cowboy HatRevolverGun HolsterBullets
Atmosphere
Bright, Open
Color Mood
Cool
Setting
Wilderness
Design Score
6/10
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