B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 65.4 / 100
1943Drama / Thriller / War1h 20m
BACKGROUND TO DANGER
“Love in the midst of intrigue!”
An American gets caught up in wartime action in Turkey.
Above the Line
Raoul Walsh·DirectorW.R. Burnett·ScreenplayDaniel Fuchs·WriterTony Gaudio·Director of PhotographyFriedrich Hollaender·Original Music ComposerJack Killifer·Editor
Cast
George Raft·Joe BartonBrenda Marshall·Tamara ZaleshoffSydney Greenstreet·Colonel RobinsonPeter Lorre·Nikolai ZaleshoffOsa Massen·Ana RemziTurhan Bey·HassanWillard Robertson·'Mac' McNamaraKurt Katch·MaillerNino Bellini·Turkish SecretaryEumenio Blanco·Syrian Vendor
Full Crew(12 credits)
Full Crew
(12 credits)
Directing· 1
Raoul Walsh·Director
Writing· 4
W.R. Burnett·ScreenplayDaniel Fuchs·WriterWilliam Faulkner·WriterEric Ambler·Novel
Camera· 1
Tony Gaudio·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Jack Killifer·Editor
Sound & Music· 1
Friedrich Hollaender·Original Music Composer
Art & Design· 2
Hugh Reticker·Art DirectionMilo Anderson·Costume Design
Production· 2
Jerry Wald·ProducerJack L. Warner·Executive Producer
By the Numbers
65.4
OF 100
Master Score
6.4
OF 10
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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
#101030
#C0C0C0
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Mood
Tense, Serious, Mysterious
Composition
Layered
Era
1940s
Visual Style
Illustrated
“The poster features a dark blue background with several figures, primarily men, depicted in a dramatic, illustrated style. Two large male faces dominate the upp”
thrillermystery
Atmosphere
Dark
Color Mood
Cool
Setting
Abstract
Design Score
7/10
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