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The Ballad of Buster Scruggs poster
A
Excellent
MASTER SCORE 84.8 / 100
2018·Comedy / Drama / Musical·2h 12m

THE BALLAD OF BUSTER SCRUGGS

“Stories live forever. People don't”

Vignettes weaving together the stories of six individuals in the old West at the end of the Civil War. Following the tales of a sharp-shooting songster, a wannabe bank robber, two weary traveling performers, a lone gold prospector, a woman traveling the West to an uncertain future, and a motley crew of strangers undertaking a carriage ride.

Above the Line
Ethan Coen, Joel Coen·DirectorEthan Coen·WriterJoel Coen·WriterBruno Delbonnel·Director of PhotographyCarter Burwell·Original Music ComposerJoel Coen·Editor
Cast
Tim Blake Nelson·Buster Scruggs (segment "The Ballad of Buster Scruggs")Willie Watson·The Kid (segment "The Ballad of Buster Scruggs")Clancy Brown·Curly Joe (segment "The Ballad of Buster Scruggs")Danny McCarthy·Curly Joe's Brother (segment "The Ballad of Buster Scruggs")David Krumholtz·Frenchman (segment "The Ballad of Buster Scruggs")Thomas Wingate·Gun Check Man (segment "The Ballad of Buster Scruggs")Tim DeZarn·Mean-Eyed Card Player (segment "The Ballad of Buster Scruggs")E.E. Bell·Piano Player (segment "The Ballad of Buster Scruggs")Alejandro Patiño·Cantina Bartender (segment "The Ballad of Buster Scruggs")Tom Proctor·Cantina Bad Man (segment "The Ballad of Buster Scruggs")
Full Crew
(12 credits)
Directing· 2
Joel Coen·DirectorEthan Coen·Director
Writing· 2
Ethan Coen·WriterJoel Coen·Writer
Camera· 1
Bruno Delbonnel·Director of Photography
Editing· 2
Joel Coen·EditorEthan Coen·Editor
Sound & Music· 1
Carter Burwell·Original Music Composer
Production· 4
Joel Coen·ProducerEthan Coen·ProducerMegan Ellison·ProducerSue Naegle·Producer
By the Numbers
84.8
OF 100
Master Score
7.2
OF 10
IMDb
89%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
—
Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

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

Dominant Palette
3 colors
#8B201A
#D4B383
#2A150E
Mood
Western, Adventurous, Classic
Composition
Centered
Era
19th Century
Visual Style
Graphic Design

“The poster features a red, textured background resembling a leather-bound book cover with visible stitching along the edges. The title "The Ballad of Buster Scr”

westerndrama
Key Elements
Horse SilhouettesRibbons PathsBook Cover Texture
Atmosphere
Warm, Gritty
Color Mood
Warm
Setting
Abstract
Design Score
8/10
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