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The Guardian poster
C
Average
MASTER SCORE 53.7 / 100
1984·Crime / Thriller / Drama·1h 45m

THE GUARDIAN

“John Mack is going to protect you . . . whether you want him to or not.”

The residents of a New York apartment building are shocked when one of them is shot during a burgulary. They decide to hire a security expert to patrol the building, but he seem a little over-committed to his work.

Above the Line
David Greene·DirectorWilliam Link·WriterRichard Levinson·WriterRichard Ciupka·Director of PhotographyRobert O. Ragland·MusicEdward M. Abroms·Editor
Cast
Martin Sheen·Charlie HyattLouis Gossett Jr.·John MackArthur Hill·Dr. Phil JulianTandy Cronyn·Lynn HyattSimon Reynolds·Robbie HyattTom Harvey·Mr. WickerMaury Chaykin·Rudy SimbroAnthony Sherwood·Mr. ChambersTaborah Johnson·Mrs. ChambersKate Lynch·Fran
Full Crew
(10 credits)
Directing· 1
David Greene·Director
Writing· 2
William Link·WriterRichard Levinson·Writer
Camera· 1
Richard Ciupka·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Edward M. Abroms·Editor
Sound & Music· 1
Robert O. Ragland·Music
Art & Design· 3
Richard Wilcox·Art DirectionTrevor Williams·Production DesignSteve Shewchuk·Set Decoration
Production· 1
Stanley Chase·Producer
By the Numbers
53.7
OF 100
Master Score
6.4
OF 10
IMDb
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CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
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Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

A bespoke vision agent's reading of the design language behind The Guardian's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
#0A0A0A
#3D3D3D
#FFFFFF
Mood
Serious, Formal
Composition
Centered
Era
2000s
Visual Style
Photographic

“Three men are positioned against a solid black background. The man in the center is in the foreground, facing directly forward. Behind him and slightly to his l”

drama
Key Elements
Black SuitsWhite ShirtsTies
Atmosphere
Dark
Color Mood
Neutral
Setting
None Visible
Design Score
7/10
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