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Walk a Crooked Mile poster
B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 65.8 / 100
1948·Crime / Drama / Film-Noir·1h 31m

WALK A CROOKED MILE

“FBI teams up with Scotland Yard to avenge murder of G-Man!”

A security leak is found at a Southern California atomic plant. The authorities stand in fear that the information leaked would go to a hostile nation. To investigate the case more efficiently, Dan O'Hara, an FBI agent, and Philip Grayson, a Scotland Yard sleuth, join forces. Will they manage to stop the spy ring from achieving their aim?

Above the Line
Gordon Douglas·DirectorGeorge Bruce·ScreenplayBertram Millhauser·StoryGeorge Robinson·Director of PhotographyPaul Sawtell·Original Music ComposerJames E. Newcom·Editor
Cast
Louis Hayward·Philip 'Scotty' GraysonDennis O'Keefe·Daniel F. O'HaraLouise Allbritton·Dr. Anastasia 'Toni' NevaCarl Esmond·Dr. Ritter von StolbOnslow Stevens·Igor BraunRaymond Burr·KrebsArt Baker·Dr. Frederick TownsendLowell Gilmore·Dr. William ForrestPhilip Van Zandt·Anton RadchekCharles Evans·Dr. Homer Allen
Full Crew
(20 credits)
Directing· 3
Gordon Douglas·DirectorDorothy B. Cormack·Script SupervisorRidgeway Callow·Assistant Director
Writing· 2
George Bruce·ScreenplayBertram Millhauser·Story
Camera· 4
George Robinson·Director of PhotographyEdward Colman·Camera OperatorKen Lobben·Still PhotographerWilliam Dalton·Grip
Editing· 1
James E. Newcom·Editor
Sound & Music· 2
Paul Sawtell·Original Music ComposerJohn R. Carter·Sound
Art & Design· 3
Rudolph Sternad·Art DirectionNorbert A. Myles·Makeup ArtistHoward Bristol·Set Decoration
Production· 3
Grant Whytock·ProducerEdward Small·ProducerJoseph Small·Unit Manager
Other Departments· 2
Edward P. Lambert·Wardrobe SupervisorMargaret Martin·Hairstylist
By the Numbers
65.8
OF 100
Master Score
6.3
OF 10
IMDb
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CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
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Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

A bespoke vision agent's reading of the design language behind Walk a Crooked Mile's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
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Mood
Tense, Dramatic, Action Packed
Composition
Diagonal
Era
1940s
Visual Style
Illustrated

“The poster features a yellow border around a light cream background. Three separate vignettes of people are depicted, each with a purple shadow behind them. The”

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Key Elements
HandgunSubmachine Gun
Atmosphere
Bright
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
Abstract
Design Score
7/10
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