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B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 56.6 / 100
1978·Action / Crime / Drama·1h 36m

FIGHTING MAD

“He Came Back From the Dead... AND NOW HEADS WILL ROLL!”

James Iglehart is Doug Russell, an American who steals a shipment of gold in the Philippines with two Vietnam War buddies, who cut his throat and throw him overboard. Russell washes ashore an island inhabited by two Japanese soldiers stranded there since World War II. They nurse him back to health and he is taught martial arts and the art of the samurai. Back in the States, his treacherous pals, Marelli and Maghee, use their loot and viciousness to muscle their way into Los Angels mafia turf.

Above the Line
Cirio H. Santiago·DirectorHoward R. Cohen·ScreenplayCirio H. Santiago·StoryRicardo Remias·Director of PhotographyJaime Mendoza-Nava·Original Music ComposerRobert E. Waters·Editor
Cast
James Iglehart·Doug RussellLeon Isaac Kennedy·McGeeCarmen Argenziano·MorelliJayne Kennedy·Maria RussellJoe Mari AvellanaJoonee GamboaLeo MartinezArmando FedericoCathy SabinoJames Monroe Iglehart
Full Crew
(18 credits)
Directing· 1
Cirio H. Santiago·Director
Writing· 3
Howard R. Cohen·ScreenplayCirio H. Santiago·StoryRobert E. Waters·Story
Camera· 1
Ricardo Remias·Director of Photography
Editing· 2
Robert E. Waters·EditorGervacio Santos·Editor
Sound & Music· 2
Jaime Mendoza-Nava·Original Music ComposerEddie Villanueva·Original Music Composer
Art & Design· 2
Keith Michl·Art DirectionBen Otico·Art Direction
Production· 7
Robert E. Waters·ProducerLeon Isaac Kennedy·Associate ProducerJayne Kennedy·Associate ProducerIrene Waters·Associate ProducerArmando Federico·Associate ProducerJames Iglehart·Associate ProducerCarmen Argenziano·Associate Producer
By the Numbers
56.6
OF 100
Master Score
5.4
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 Fighting Mad's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
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Mood
Action, Tension
Composition
Centered
Era
1980s
Visual Style
Illustrated

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Key Elements
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Atmosphere
Vibrant
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
Abstract
Design Score
7/10
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