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Firepower (1979)

Directed by Michael Winner · Cinematography by Robert Paynter

R104 min126 frames

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The Target: The world's richest man. The Deal: Bring him back alive. The Prize: A million in cash.

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Firepower (1979) movie still: wide — A dimly lit indoor fighting ring features chain link fencing and stadium signage overhead. One fighter kneels…Firepower (1979) movie still: medium — A dark, spartan interior doorway connects two dimly lit rooms at night. Two men stand facing each other while…Firepower (1979) movie still: medium — A dimly lit indoor space crowded with people watching an interaction between three individuals. A man with a…Firepower (1979) movie still: fullbody — An indoor fighting ring is surrounded by wooden fencing under intense stadium spotlights. One man stands…Firepower (1979) movie still: medium — A dimly lit locker room features rows of metal lockers and a wall clock. Two athletic men wearing matching…Firepower (1979) movie still: wide — A modern, spacious interior with glass partitions and metal accents houses a medical work area. A group of…Firepower (1979) movie still: wide — A dimly lit industrial fighting enclosure with a wooden framework perimeter and concrete floor. One man stands…Firepower (1979) movie still: wide — A dark, circular wooden combat enclosure is surrounded by a wire mesh fence. One man kneels over his defeated…Firepower (1979) movie still: medium — A dark city sidewalk at night in front of a brightly lit movie theater marquee. Two men in leather jackets…Firepower (1979) movie still: closeup — A dark records room contains rows of black metal filing cabinets with paper labels. A young woman holds a…Firepower (1979) movie still: medium — A dark, indistinct interior setting with warm, low-key lighting focused on the subject. A man with long hair…Firepower (1979) movie still: wide — A dark, industrial-style fighting arena features a central cage enclosed by metal fencing. Two male fighters…Firepower (1979) movie still: medium — A wrestling ring with wooden ropes and a canvas floor in a dimly lit hall. A man with a bare torso lies on…Firepower (1979) movie still: medium — An asphalt surface at night features a flickering fire and a discarded car chassis. A man leaps over the…Firepower (1979) movie still: medium — An interior office hallway with a wooden door and a cork bulletin board. Two men are fighting in a…Firepower (1979) movie still: medium — A locker room contains a framed display of various swords and weapons mounted on wall. Two men stand facing…
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What is Firepower about?

A mercenary is hired by the FBI to track down a powerful recluse criminal, a woman is also trying to track him down for her own personal vendetta.

Firepower is a 1979 British-American action-thriller film directed by Michael Winner and starring Sophia Loren, James Coburn, O. J. Simpson and Eli Wallach. It was the final film in the career of actor Victor Mature. The film was poorly reviewed by critics who objected to its convoluted plot, though the lead performances and filming locations were generally praised.

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What does the cinematography of Firepower look like?

Across 124 sampled frames, Firepower builds its coverage from medium shots (53% of the sample), with wide compositions (24%) carrying much of the rest. Cinematographer Robert Paynter keeps 85% of it in soft, low-key light. 85% of the frames play at night or in the failing light of dusk. Anamorphic glass shapes the frame. Focus stays shallow in 66% of the frames, isolating subjects from their surroundings.

What is the color palette of Firepower?

The dominant colors across the sampled frames of Firepower (1979) are #110e0e, #312c2b, #554f4e, #261b17, #47362e, #8a796c — measured from the per-frame color data FrameThrower extracts for every film.

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