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A
Excellent
MASTER SCORE 74.3 / 100
1978·Horror / Sci-Fi / Thriller·1h 58m

THE FURY

“An experience in terror and suspense.”

When a devious plot separates CIA agent Peter Sandza from his son, Robin, the distraught father manages to see through the ruse. Taken because of his psychic abilities, Robin is being held by Ben Childress, who is studying people with supernatural powers in hopes of developing their talents as weapons. Soon Peter pairs up with Gillian, a teen who has telekinesis, to find and rescue Robin.

Above the Line
Brian De Palma·DirectorJohn Farris·ScreenplayJohn Farris·NovelRichard H. Kline·Director of PhotographyJohn Williams·Original Music ComposerPaul Hirsch·Editor
Cast
Kirk Douglas·Peter SandzaAmy Irving·Gillian BellaverJohn Cassavetes·Ben ChildressCarrie Snodgress·HesterCharles Durning·Dr. Jim McKeeverAndrew Stevens·Robin SandzaFiona Lewis·Dr. Susan CharlesCarol Eve Rossen·Dr. Ellen LindstromWilliam Finley·Raymond DunwoodieMelody Thomas Scott·LaRue
Full Crew
(20 credits)
Directing· 1
Brian De Palma·Director
Writing· 2
John Farris·ScreenplayJohn Farris·Novel
Camera· 1
Richard H. Kline·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Paul Hirsch·Editor
Sound & Music· 1
John Williams·Original Music Composer
Art & Design· 8
Bill Malley·Production DesignRichard Lawrence·Art DirectionTheoni V. Aldredge·Costume DesignRob Bottin·Assistant Makeup ArtistAudrey A. Blasdel·Set DecorationRick Baker·Makeup EffectsWilliam Tuttle·Makeup SupervisorRick Baker·Makeup Artist
Production· 5
Ron Preissman·Executive ProducerFrank Yablans·ProducerJack B. Bernstein·Associate ProducerLynn Stalmaster·CastingJack B. Bernstein·Production Manager
Other Departments· 1
Emma M. diVittorio·Hairstylist
By the Numbers
74.3
OF 100
Master Score
6.3
OF 10
IMDb
77%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
$24M
ROI 336%
Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

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Dominant Palette
3 colors
#000000
#E0B260
#8A4A2A
Mood
Mysterious, Intense, Eerie
Composition
Centered
Era
1970s
Visual Style
Photographic

“The poster features two silhouetted figures, a woman on the left and a man on the right, against a solid black background. A bright, star-like burst of light em”

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Atmosphere
Dark, Warm
Color Mood
Warm
Setting
Abstract
Design Score
7/10
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