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The Best Years of Our Lives poster
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Masterwork
MASTER SCORE 92.2 / 100
1946·Drama / Romance / War·2h 51m

THE BEST YEARS OF OUR LIVES

“Three wonderful loves in the best picture of the year!”

It's the hope that sustains the spirit of every GI: the dream of the day when he will finally return home. For three WWII veterans, the day has arrived. But for each man, the dream is about to become a nightmare.

Above the Line
William Wyler·DirectorRobert E. Sherwood·ScreenplayGregg Toland·Director of PhotographyHugo Friedhofer·Original Music ComposerDaniel Mandell·Editor
Cast
Dana Andrews·Fred DerryFredric March·Al StephensonHarold Russell·Homer ParrishTeresa Wright·Peggy StephensonMyrna Loy·Milly StephensonCathy O'Donnell·Wilma CameronVirginia Mayo·Marie DerryHoagy Carmichael·Butch EngleGladys George·Hortense DerryRoman Bohnen·Pat Derry
Full Crew
(6 credits)
Directing· 1
William Wyler·Director
Writing· 1
Robert E. Sherwood·Screenplay
Camera· 1
Gregg Toland·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Daniel Mandell·Editor
Sound & Music· 1
Hugo Friedhofer·Original Music Composer
Production· 1
Samuel Goldwyn·Producer
By the Numbers
92.2
OF 100
Master Score
8.1
OF 10
IMDb
97%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
$24M
ROI 102619%
Worldwide Gross
8
8 NOMS
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

A bespoke vision agent's reading of the design language behind The Best Years of Our Lives's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
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Mood
Hopeful, Classic, Friendly
Composition
Layered
Era
1940s
Visual Style
Graphic Design

“The movie poster for "The Best Years of Our Lives" features a bright orange background at the top and bottom, with a wide cream-colored horizontal band in the m”

dramaromance
Atmosphere
Bright
Color Mood
Warm
Setting
Abstract
Design Score
7/10
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