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B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 63.8 / 100
1986·Western·1h 45m

RED HEADED STRANGER

Reverend Julian Shay (Willie Nelson) strode into the saloon, pulled out his six-shooter, and killed his adulterous wife (Morgan Fairchild) and the man she had left him for. It was the beginning of his violent transformation from God-Loving preacher to ruthless outlaw.

Above the Line
William D. Wittliff·DirectorWilliam D. Wittliff·WriterNeil Roach·Director of PhotographyBucky Meadows·Original Music ComposerStephen Purvis·Editor
Cast
Willie Nelson·Rev. Julian ShayMorgan Fairchild·Raysha ShayR.G. Armstrong·Sheriff Reese ScobyRoyal Dano·Larn ClaverKatharine Ross·LaurieSonny Carl Davis·Odie ClaverTed J. Crum·Cauley FelpsMarinell Madden·Cindy LoganBryan Fowler·Nathan - Laurie's SonPaul English·Avery Claver
Full Crew
(30 credits)
Directing· 4
William D. Wittliff·DirectorTommy Thompson·First Assistant DirectorWilliam Cosentino·Second Assistant DirectorCate Hardman·Script Supervisor
Writing· 1
William D. Wittliff·Writer
Camera· 5
Neil Roach·Director of PhotographyJames Etheridge·Camera OperatorGary Jay·First Assistant CameraKevin Boyle·Second Assistant CameraTony Poston·Key Grip
Editing· 2
Stephen Purvis·EditorEric A. Williams·Editor
Sound & Music· 6
Willie Nelson·MusicBucky Meadows·MusicBucky Meadows·Original Music ComposerWillie Nelson·Original Music ComposerArt Rochester·Production Sound MixerWayne Bell·Boom Operator
Art & Design· 5
Cary White·Production DesignRonald W. Moore·Art Department AssistantLana Nelson·Costume DesignerEric A. Williams·Property MasterTom Bartholomew·Construction Coordinator
Production· 6
Willie Nelson·ProducerWilliam D. Wittliff·ProducerDavid Anderson·Associate ProducerConnie Todd·CastingBarry Fey·Associate ProducerDick Gallegly·Unit Production Manager
Other Departments· 1
Robert Driskell·Gaffer
By the Numbers
63.8
OF 100
Master Score
6.6
OF 10
IMDb
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CRITICS
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Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

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Dominant Palette
3 colors
#000000
#336699
#808080
Mood
Serious, Stoic
Composition
Centered
Era
1970s
Visual Style
Painted

“A painted portrait of a man with long brown hair and a white beard, wearing a black hat and a black jacket over a white shirt, holding a rifle with a brass rece”

western
Key Elements
RifleHat
Atmosphere
Muted
Color Mood
Cool
Setting
None Visible
Design Score
7/10
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