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A
Excellent
MASTER SCORE 70.2 / 100
1984·Action / Drama / Thriller·1h 30m

THE EVIL THAT MEN DO

“Most criminals answer to the law. The world's most savage executioner must answer to Bronson.”

A former assassin (Charles Bronson) comes out of retirement to avenge the brutal murder of his friend at the hands of a sadistic torturer (Joseph Maher) employed by an oppressive foreign dictatorship.

Above the Line
J. Lee Thompson·DirectorJohn Crowther·ScreenplayR. Lance Hill·ScreenplayXavier Cruz·Director of PhotographyKen Thorne·Original Music ComposerPeter Lee-Thompson·Editor
Cast
Charles Bronson·HollandJosé Ferrer·Dr. Hector LomelinTheresa Saldana·Rhiana Hidalgo / NancyJoseph Maher·Dr. Clement MollochRené Enríquez·Max Ortiz, Holland's contact in NicaraguaJohn Glover·Paul Briggs, U.S. EmbassyRaymond St. Jacques·Randolph, Molloch's BodyguardAntoinette Bower·Claire, Molloch's SisterEnrique Lucero·Colonel Victor AristosJorge Luke·Cillero, Molloch's Chauffeur
Full Crew
(30 credits)
Directing· 1
J. Lee Thompson·Director
Writing· 3
John Crowther·ScreenplayR. Lance Hill·ScreenplayR. Lance Hill·Novel
Camera· 1
Xavier Cruz·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Peter Lee-Thompson·Editor
Sound & Music· 10
Ken Thorne·Original Music ComposerMartha Burns Holsen·Sound EditorMichael Minkler·Sound Re-Recording MixerStephen A. Hope·Music EditorJohn Post·Sound EditorMichael P. Redbourn·Sound EditorJoseph Holsen·Sound EditorRichard Shorr·Sound EditorRoberto Camacho·Sound MixerKen Thorne·Conductor
Art & Design· 5
Enrique Estévez·Art DirectionPoppy Cannon-Reese·Costume DesignEster Oropeza·Assistant Makeup ArtistAlan Marshall·Makeup ArtistAntonio Mata·Property Master
Production· 4
Pancho Kohner·ProducerLance Hool·Executive ProducerJill Ireland·Associate ProducerDavid Pringle·Associate Producer
Other Departments· 5
Esperanza Gómez·HairstylistLaurencio Cordero·Special EffectsEnedina Bernal·Wardrobe DesignerKen Fritz·StuntsErnie F. Orsatti·Stunt Coordinator
By the Numbers
70.2
OF 100
Master Score
5.9
OF 10
IMDb
—
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
$13M
ROI 185%
Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

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Dominant Palette
3 colors
#000000
#FF0000
#003366
Mood
Intense, Action Packed, Serious
Composition
Centered
Era
1980s
Visual Style
Illustrated

“An illustrated movie poster features a man with a mustache and dark hair, wearing a blue turtleneck and a dark jacket, holding a black pistol in his right hand,”

actionthriller
Key Elements
PistolCarsExplosions
Atmosphere
Gritty
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
Urban
Design Score
7/10
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