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The Hit poster
A
Excellent
MASTER SCORE 80.2 / 100
1984·Crime / Drama / Thriller·1h 38m

THE HIT

“Even bad guys have bad days.”

Ten years after ratting on his old mobster friends in exchange for personal immunity, two hit men drive a hardened criminal to Paris for his execution. However, while on the way, whatever can go wrong, does go wrong.

Above the Line
Stephen Frears·DirectorPeter Prince·WriterMike Molloy·Director of PhotographyPaco de Lucía·Original Music ComposerMick Audsley·Editor
Cast
John Hurt·BraddockTerence Stamp·Willie ParkerTim Roth·MyronLaura del Sol·MaggieBill Hunter·HarryFernando Rey·PolicemanJim Broadbent·BarristerLennie Peters·Mr. CorriganBernie Searle·HopwoodBrian Royal·Fellows
Full Crew
(7 credits)
Directing· 1
Stephen Frears·Director
Writing· 1
Peter Prince·Writer
Camera· 1
Mike Molloy·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Mick Audsley·Editor
Sound & Music· 1
Paco de Lucía·Original Music Composer
Production· 2
Joyce Herlihy·ProducerJeremy Thomas·Producer
By the Numbers
80.2
OF 100
Master Score
7.0
OF 10
IMDb
86%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
$877K
Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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Poster DNA

THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

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Dominant Palette
3 colors
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#91C752
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Mood
Harmonious, Natural, Vibrant
Composition
Centered
Era
2010s
Visual Style
Illustrated

“The poster features a circular arrangement of eight arms, with each arm interlocking with another, forming a continuous chain against a vibrant green background”

Key Elements
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Atmosphere
Vibrant
Color Mood
Warm
Setting
Wilderness
Design Score
8/10
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