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B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 67.9 / 100
1980·Action / Comedy / Drama·2h 11m

THE STUNT MAN

“If God could do the tricks that we can do, he'd be a happy man...”

A fugitive stumbles onto a movie set just when they need a new stunt man, takes the job as a way to hide out and falls for the leading lady while facing off with his manipulative director.

Above the Line
Richard Rush·DirectorLawrence B. Marcus·ScreenplayRichard Rush·AdaptationMario Tosi·Director of PhotographyDominic Frontiere·Original Music ComposerCaroline Biggerstaff·Editor
Cast
Peter O'Toole·Eli CrossSteve Railsback·CameronBarbara Hershey·Nina FranklinAllen Garfield·SamAlex Rocco·JakeSharon Farrell·DeniseAdam Roarke·Raymond BaileyPhilip Bruns·AceCharles Bail·Chuck BartonJohn Garwood·Gabe / Eli's Cameraman
Full Crew
(30 credits)
Directing· 3
Richard Rush·DirectorFrank Beetson·First Assistant DirectorTerry Terrill·Script Supervisor
Writing· 3
Lawrence B. Marcus·ScreenplayRichard Rush·AdaptationPaul Brodeur·Novel
Camera· 1
Mario Tosi·Director of Photography
Editing· 2
Caroline Biggerstaff·EditorJack Hofstra·Editor
Sound & Music· 1
Dominic Frontiere·Original Music Composer
Art & Design· 2
Rosanna Norton·Costume DesignJames L. Schoppe·Art Direction
Production· 3
Richard Rush·ProducerMelvin Simon·Executive ProducerFrank Beetson·Unit Production Manager
Other Departments· 15
Kenny Endoso·StuntsDeanna Dae Coleman·StuntsErik Cord·StuntsWhitey Hughes·StuntsAl Jones·StuntsTom Morga·StuntsTed Duncan·StuntsLarry Dunn·StuntsNorman Blankenship·StuntsHank Calia·StuntsDon Pulford·StuntsMike Johnson·StuntsGary Baxley·StuntsDick Warlock·StuntsWalter Robles·Stunts
By the Numbers
67.9
OF 100
Master Score
6.9
OF 10
IMDb
90%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
—
Worldwide Gross
0
3 NOMS
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

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Dominant Palette
3 colors
#FFFFFF
#000000
#D96C2E
Mood
Mysterious, Intriguing
Composition
Centered
Era
1980s
Visual Style
Graphic Design

“A minimalist movie poster features a stylized illustration of a dark-skinned, winged, horned figure with a tail, resembling a devil, operating a large, orange f”

dramaaction
Key Elements
Film CameraCamera DollyWinged FigureHornsTail
Atmosphere
Dark
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
Abstract
Design Score
8/10
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