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Circle of Iron poster
B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 68.2 / 100
1978·Action / Adventure / Fantasy·1h 42m

CIRCLE OF IRON

“The challenge of a lifetime...”

In a mystical desert kingdom, young martial arts fighter Cord loses a contest to determine who will journey to take the powerful Book of All Knowedge from Zetan, an evil wizard. Despite his lack of a sponsor, Cord's rule-breaking nature leads him to try retrieving the book anyway. Help is offered by a mysterious blind man who gives advice as Cord fights his way through multiple opponents, discovering more about himself as he gets closer to Zetan.

Above the Line
Richard Moore·DirectorStanley Mann·ScreenplayStirling Silliphant·ScreenplayRonnie Taylor·Director of PhotographyBruce Smeaton·Original Music ComposerErnest Walter·Editor
Cast
David Carradine·The Blind Man / Monkeyman / Death / ChangshaJeff Cooper·CordChristopher Lee·ZetanRoddy McDowall·White RobeEli Wallach·Man-in-OilAnthony De Longis·MorthondEarl Maynard·Black GiantErica Creer·TaraMichael M. Vendrell·Martial ArtistLeo Whang·Martial Artist
Full Crew
(30 credits)
Directing· 2
Richard Moore·DirectorNissim Lvy·Assistant Director
Writing· 5
James Coburn·StoryStanley Mann·ScreenplayStirling Silliphant·ScreenplayStirling Silliphant·StoryBruce Lee·Story
Camera· 1
Ronnie Taylor·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Ernest Walter·Editor
Sound & Music· 2
Bruce Smeaton·Original Music ComposerWilliam Trent·Sound Editor
Art & Design· 7
Lilly Fenichel·Costume DesignTambi Larsen·Production DesignTom Smith·Makeup ArtistJacob Kotzky·Assistant Art DirectorMoni Mansano·Makeup ArtistZion Kobi·Construction ManagerMichael Westmore·Makeup Artist
Production· 8
Sandy Howard·ProducerRichard R. St. Johns·Executive ProducerPaul Maslansky·ProducerAlex Massis·Executive ProducerZvi Spielmann·Associate ProducerGadi Levy·Production ManagerAnn Bell·CastingTerence A. Clegg·Production Supervisor
Other Departments· 4
Terry Leonard·Stunt CoordinatorJoe Lewis·StuntsMike Stone·StuntsRay Caple·Matte Painter
By the Numbers
68.2
OF 100
Master Score
5.7
OF 10
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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, Fantasy
Composition
Layered
Era
1970s
Visual Style
Illustrated

“The movie poster features a collage of images in a reddish-orange color scheme. At the top, a large, bald, red-skinned man with pointed ears is positioned with ”

fantasyaction
Key Elements
HorseBow And ArrowArenaFighting Figures
Atmosphere
Vibrant
Color Mood
Warm
Setting
Fantasy
Design Score
7/10
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