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The Car poster
B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 65.3 / 100
1977·Action / Fantasy / Horror·1h 36m

THE CAR

“Is it a phantom, a demon, or the devil himself?”

The Utah community of Santa Ynez is being terrorized by a mysterious black coupe that appears out of nowhere and begins running people down. After the car kills off the town sheriff, Captain Wade Parent is determined to stop the murderous driver.

Above the Line
Elliot Silverstein·DirectorDennis Shryack·ScreenplayMichael Butler·ScreenplayGerald Hirschfeld·Director of PhotographyLeonard Rosenman·Original Music ComposerMichael McCroskey·Editor
Cast
James Brolin·Wade ParentKathleen Lloyd·Lauren HumphriesJohn Marley·EverettR.G. Armstrong·Amos ClementsJohn Rubinstein·John NorrisElizabeth Thompson·Margie JohnsonRoy Jenson·Ray MottKim Richards·Lynn Marie ParentKyle Richards·Debra ParentKate Murtagh·Miss McDonald
Full Crew
(24 credits)
Directing· 3
Elliot Silverstein·DirectorRobert Latham Brown·Second Assistant DirectorGary Daigler·First Assistant Director
Writing· 5
Michael Butler·StoryDennis Shryack·StoryDennis Shryack·ScreenplayMichael Butler·ScreenplayLane Slate·Screenplay
Camera· 1
Gerald Hirschfeld·Director of Photography
Editing· 2
Michael McCroskey·EditorTodd C. Ramsay·Associate Editor
Sound & Music· 3
Leonard Rosenman·Original Music ComposerKevin F. Cleary·SoundJames R. Alexander·Sound
Art & Design· 3
Loyd S. Papez·Art DirectionJohn McCarthy Jr.·Set DecorationRick Sharp·Makeup Artist
Production· 2
Marvin Birdt·ProducerElliot Silverstein·Producer
Other Departments· 5
Albert Whitlock·Visual EffectsTed Koerner·Special EffectsKevin Pike·Special EffectsEverett Creach·Stunt CoordinatorA.J. Bakunas·Stunts
By the Numbers
65.3
OF 100
Master Score
6.2
OF 10
IMDb
28%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
—
Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

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Dominant Palette
3 colors
#828282
#B17135
#404040
Mood
Friendly, Classic
Composition
Centered
Era
1970s
Visual Style
Photographic

“A smiling, older white man with short gray hair, wearing a gray suit, white shirt, and dark patterned tie, stands with his hands in his pockets. He is positione”

Key Elements
Man's SuitTieStriped Backdrop
Atmosphere
Warm
Color Mood
Warm
Setting
Indoor
Design Score
7/10
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