4 Or More Shots From 4 Or More Films is just what it says it is, 4 shots from 4 of our favorite films. As opposed to the reviews and recaps that we usually post, 4 Shots From 4 Films lets the visuals do the talking!

Today, the Shattered Lens pays tribute to director Phil Karlson, who was one of those great directors who never quite got the credit he deserved when he was alive but whose work continues to be rediscovered.  Phil Karlson was born 116 years ago today so it’s time for….

4 Shots From 4 Phil Karlson Films

The Phenix City Story (dir by Phil Karlson, DP: Harry Neumann)

Kid Galahad (1962, dir by Phil Karlson, DP: Burnett Guffey)

The Wrecking Crew (1968, dir by Phil Karlson, DP: Sam Leavitt)

Walking Tall (1973, dir by Phil Karlson, DP: Jack A. Marta)