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Stunts poster
B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 62.6 / 100
1977·Drama / Mystery / Action·1h 29m

STUNTS

“Dying is one hell of a way to make a living.”

After a stunt man dies while he is involved in the making of a motion picture, his brother takes his place in order to find out what really happened.

Above the Line
Mark L. Lester·DirectorDennis Johnson·ScreenplayBarney Cohen·ScreenplayBruce Logan·Director of PhotographyMichael Kamen·Original Music ComposerCorky Ehlers·Editor
Cast
Robert Forster·Glen WilsonFiona Lewis·B.J. ParswellRay Sharkey·Paul SalernoJoanna Cassidy·Patti JohnsonBruce Glover·Chuck JohnsonRichard Lynch·Pete LustigDarrell Fetty·Dave AllisonJames Luisi·Alvin BlakeCandice Rialson·Judy BlakeMalachi Throne·Earl O'Brien
Full Crew
(30 credits)
Directing· 2
Mark L. Lester·DirectorJan Kemper·Script Supervisor
Writing· 5
Dennis Johnson·ScreenplayBarney Cohen·ScreenplayRaymond Lofaro·StoryRobert Shaye·Scenario WriterMichael Harpster·Scenario Writer
Camera· 1
Bruce Logan·Director of Photography
Editing· 2
Corky Ehlers·EditorScott Hancock·Assistant Editor
Sound & Music· 7
Michael Kamen·Original Music ComposerBruce Tergesen·Music CoordinatorHal Watkins·Sound EngineerRobert Leclerc·Assistant Sound EditorMark Hopkins McNabb·Sound MixerDan Thomas·Sound EffectsBurton Weinstein·Sound Editor
Art & Design· 1
Dorothy J. Pearl·Makeup & Hair
Production· 7
Raymond Lofaro·ProducerWilliam N. Panzer·ProducerPeter S. Davis·Executive ProducerRobert Shaye·Executive ProducerJean Sarah Frost·Casting AssistantHarriet B. Helberg·CastingJane Prosnit·Producer's Assistant
Other Departments· 5
Amanda J. Flick·Wardrobe AssistantNan Hinds·Wardrobe MasterPeter von Bartheld·Special EffectsRichard O. Helmer·Special EffectsLarry Dunn·Transportation Captain
By the Numbers
62.6
OF 100
Master Score
5.5
OF 10
IMDb
—
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
$2M
ROI 233%
Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

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Dominant Palette
3 colors
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Mood
Action Packed, Dangerous
Composition
Diagonal
Era
1970s
Visual Style
Illustrated

“The poster features a large, red, block-lettered title 'STUNTS' positioned prominently in the upper center. Below and to the right of the title, several male fi”

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Key Elements
HelicopterRope
Atmosphere
Vibrant, Warm
Color Mood
Warm
Setting
Abstract
Design Score
7/10
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