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Masterwork
MASTER SCORE 87.1 / 100
1979·Action / Adventure / Sci-Fi·1h 31m

MAD MAX

“The maximum force of the future.”

In the ravaged near-future, a savage motorcycle gang rules the road. Terrorizing innocent civilians while tearing up the streets, the ruthless gang laughs in the face of a police force hell-bent on stopping them.

Above the Line
George Miller·DirectorJames McCausland·ScreenplayGeorge Miller·ScreenplayDavid Eggby·Director of PhotographyBrian May·Original Music ComposerCliff Hayes·Editor
Cast
Mel Gibson·Max RockatanskyJoanne Samuel·Jessie RockatanskyHugh Keays-Byrne·ToecutterSteve Bisley·Jim GooseTim Burns·Johnny the BoyRoger Ward·FifiVincent Gil·NightriderLulu Pinkus·Nightrider's GirlLisa Aldenhoven·NurseDavid Bracks·Mudguts
Full Crew
(8 credits)
Directing· 1
George Miller·Director
Writing· 2
James McCausland·ScreenplayGeorge Miller·Screenplay
Camera· 1
David Eggby·Director of Photography
Editing· 2
Cliff Hayes·EditorTony Paterson·Editor
Sound & Music· 1
Brian May·Original Music Composer
Production· 1
Byron Kennedy·Producer
By the Numbers
87.1
OF 100
Master Score
6.8
OF 10
IMDb
90%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
$100M
ROI 2847143%
Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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Poster DNA

THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

A bespoke vision agent's reading of the design language behind Mad Max's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
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Mood
Intense, Dangerous
Composition
Centered
Era
1970s
Visual Style
Painted

“A man in a black leather jacket, black pants, and a helmet stands in front of a wrecked car, holding a gun in his right hand. He has a mask covering the lower h”

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Key Elements
GunCarHelmetLeather Jacket
Atmosphere
Gritty
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
Rural
Design Score
7/10
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