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December 7th poster
B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 58.3 / 100
1943·Action / Documentary / Drama·1h 22m

DECEMBER 7TH

"Docudrama" about the bombing of Pearl Harbor on December 7th, 1941 and its results, the recovering of the ships, the improving of defense in Hawaii and the US efforts to beat back the Japanese reinforcements.

Above the Line
John Ford, Gregg Toland·DirectorBudd Schulberg·WriterGregg Toland·Director of PhotographyAlfred Newman·Original Music ComposerRobert Parrish·Editor
Cast
Walter Huston·Uncle Sam 'U.S.'Harry Davenport·Mr. 'C'Dana Andrews·Ghost of US sailor killed at Pearl HarborPaul Hurst·World War I Ghost SoldierGeorge O'Brien·Single Voice of the Dead Servicemen (voice)James Kevin McGuinness·Narrator (voice)Philip Ahn·Shinto Priest (uncredited)Addie Allen·Self (uncredited)Ralph Byrd·Reporter (uncredited)James Conaty·Wounded Officer (uncredited)
Full Crew
(7 credits)
Directing· 2
Gregg Toland·DirectorJohn Ford·Director
Writing· 1
Budd Schulberg·Writer
Camera· 1
Gregg Toland·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Robert Parrish·Editor
Sound & Music· 1
Alfred Newman·Original Music Composer
Production· 1
John Ford·Producer
By the Numbers
58.3
OF 100
Master Score
6.1
OF 10
IMDb
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CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
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Worldwide Gross
1
1 NOMS
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

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Dominant Palette
3 colors
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Mood
Somber
Composition
Centered
Era
1940s
Visual Style
Photographic

“The image shows a black and white movie poster featuring a scene of destruction. In the background, several large warships are visible, engulfed in smoke and fl”

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Key Elements
BattleshipSmokeFireWater
Atmosphere
Gritty
Color Mood
Neutral
Setting
Ocean
Design Score
7/10
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