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A
Excellent
MASTER SCORE 76.8 / 100
1987·Crime / Drama / Thriller·1h 59m

THE UNTOUCHABLES

“What are you prepared to do?”

Elliot Ness, an ambitious prohibition agent, is determined to take down Al Capone. In order to achieve this goal, he forms a group given the nickname “The Untouchables”.

Above the Line
Brian De Palma·DirectorDavid Mamet·WriterOscar Fraley·BookStephen H. Burum·Director of PhotographyEnnio Morricone·Original Music ComposerGerald B. Greenberg·Editor
Cast
Kevin Costner·Eliot NessSean Connery·Jim MaloneRobert De Niro·Al CaponeCharles Martin Smith·Oscar WallaceAndy Garcia·George StoneRichard Bradford·MikeJack Kehoe·PayneBrad Sullivan·GeorgeBilly Drago·NittiPatricia Clarkson·Catherine Ness
Full Crew
(30 credits)
Directing· 3
Brian De Palma·DirectorGlen Trotiner·Assistant DirectorSioux Richards·Script Supervisor
Writing· 3
David Mamet·WriterOscar Fraley·BookEliot Ness·Book
Camera· 2
Stephen H. Burum·Director of PhotographyKelly R. Borisy·Grip
Editing· 3
Gerald B. Greenberg·EditorBill Pankow·EditorRay Hubley·Editorial Services
Sound & Music· 3
Ennio Morricone·Original Music ComposerEmile Charlap·Music SupervisorDick Vorisek·Sound Re-Recording Mixer
Art & Design· 4
William A. Elliott·Art DirectionMarilyn Vance·Costume DesignHal Gausman·Set DecorationMichael Hancock·Makeup Artist
Production· 5
Art Linson·ProducerMali Finn·CastingRaymond Hartwick·Associate ProducerRaymond Hartwick·Unit Production ManagerEric Schwab·Location Manager
Other Departments· 7
Matt Johnston·StuntsBette Iverson·HairstylistGary Hymes·Stunt CoordinatorAllen Hall·Special Effects CoordinatorGeorge DiLeonardi·Transportation CaptainGary Epper·StuntsDick Hansen·Set Dressing Artist
By the Numbers
76.8
OF 100
Master Score
7.8
OF 10
IMDb
82%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
$76M
ROI 205%
Worldwide Gross
1
4 NOMS
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

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

Dominant Palette
3 colors
#333333
#CCCCCC
#808080
Mood
Serious, Intense
Composition
Centered
Era
1930s
Visual Style
Photographic

“A black and white, medium shot of a man holding a Thompson submachine gun. The man is looking to his right with a serious expression, wearing a white collared s”

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Key Elements
Thompson Submachine Gun
Atmosphere
Gritty
Color Mood
Neutral
Setting
None Visible
Design Score
8/10
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