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Invasion U.S.A. poster
B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 63.5 / 100
1985·Action / Thriller·1h 47m

INVASION U.S.A.

“America wasn't ready...but HE was!”

A one-man army comes to the rescue of the United States when a spy attempts an invasion.

Above the Line
Joseph Zito·DirectorJames Bruner·ScreenplayChuck Norris·ScreenplayJoão Fernandes·Director of PhotographyJay Chattaway·Original Music ComposerDaniel Loewenthal·Editor
Cast
Chuck Norris·Matt HunterRichard Lynch·Mikhail RostovMelissa Prophet·Dahlia McGuireAlexander Zale·Nikko KadorAlex Colon·Tomas MontoyaEddie Jones·FBI Agent-In-Charge Marvin CassidyJon DeVries·FBI Agent Frank JohnstonJames O'Sullivan·FBI Agent Fred HarperBilly Drago·Mickey SeidmanJaime Sánchez·Luis Castillo
Full Crew
(30 credits)
Directing· 3
Joseph Zito·DirectorJanine Stover·Script SupervisorCharlene Webb·Script Supervisor
Writing· 4
Aaron Norris·StoryJames Bruner·ScreenplayChuck Norris·ScreenplayJames Bruner·Story
Camera· 5
João Fernandes·Director of PhotographyMichael McGowan·Additional CameraMelinda Sue Gordon·Still PhotographerS. Phillip Sparks·Camera OperatorRobert Deming·Second Unit Cinematographer
Editing· 2
Daniel Loewenthal·EditorScott Vickrey·Editor
Sound & Music· 1
Jay Chattaway·Original Music Composer
Art & Design· 10
Ladislav Wilheim·Production DesignFred Long·Costume DesignHoward Berger·Special Effects Makeup ArtistRick Gonzales·Special Effects Makeup ArtistDean Gates·Special Effects Makeup ArtistIlona Bobak·Makeup SupervisorMarlana May·Makeup ArtistPete Mitchell·Special Effects Makeup ArtistTom Savini·Special Effects Makeup ArtistGreg Nicotero·Special Effects Makeup Artist
Production· 3
Yoram Globus·ProducerMenahem Golan·ProducerLouis DiGiaimo·Casting
Other Departments· 2
Ilona Bobak·Hair SupervisorChick Bernhard·Stunts
By the Numbers
63.5
OF 100
Master Score
5.5
OF 10
IMDb
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CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
$18M
ROI 46%
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 Invasion U.S.A.'s key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
#000000
#4682B4
#A9A9A9
Mood
Intense, Action Packed
Composition
Centered
Era
1980s
Visual Style
Photographic

“The movie poster features a man holding two guns, standing in front of the United States Capitol Building. The man has dark hair and a beard, and he is wearing ”

actionthriller
Key Elements
GunsTanksSoldiersHelicopters
Atmosphere
Dark
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
Urban
Design Score
7/10
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