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Knock on Any Door poster
A
Excellent
MASTER SCORE 70.7 / 100
1949·Crime / Drama / Film-Noir·1h 40m

KNOCK ON ANY DOOR

“It will shock you but it will hold you spellbound to the end!”

An attorney defends a hoodlum of murder, using the oppressiveness of the slums to appeal to the court.

Above the Line
Nicholas Ray·DirectorJohn Monks Jr.·ScreenplayDaniel Taradash·ScreenplayBurnett Guffey·Director of PhotographyGeorge Antheil·Original Music ComposerViola Lawrence·Editor
Cast
Humphrey Bogart·Andrew MortonJohn Derek·Nick RomanoGeorge Macready·Dist. Atty. KermanAllene Roberts·EmmaCandy Toxton·Adele MortonMickey Knox·VitoBarry Kelley·Judge DrakeFlorence Auer·Aunt Lena (uncredited)Vince Barnett·Carl Swanson - Bartender (uncredited)Argentina Brunetti·Ma Romano (uncredited)
Full Crew
(25 credits)
Directing· 3
Nicholas Ray·DirectorArthur S. Black Jr.·Assistant DirectorFrances McDowell·Script Supervisor
Writing· 3
John Monks Jr.·ScreenplayDaniel Taradash·ScreenplayWillard Motley·Novel
Camera· 3
Burnett Guffey·Director of PhotographyWalter Meins·GripJoseph Walters·Still Photographer
Editing· 1
Viola Lawrence·Editor
Sound & Music· 4
George Antheil·Original Music ComposerFrank Goodwin·Sound EngineerErnest Gold·OrchestratorMorris Stoloff·Music Director
Art & Design· 5
Robert Peterson·Art DirectionJean Louis·Costume DesignClay Campbell·Makeup ArtistRobert J. Schiffer·Makeup ArtistWilliam Kiernan·Set Decoration
Production· 3
Robert Lord·ProducerHumphrey Bogart·Executive ProducerHenry S. Kesler·Associate Producer
Other Departments· 3
William Johnson·GafferHelen Hunt·HairstylistPaul Baxley·Stunts
By the Numbers
70.7
OF 100
Master Score
6.6
OF 10
IMDb
69%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
—
Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

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Dominant Palette
3 colors
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#734141
#FFFFFF
Mood
Serious, Somber
Composition
Centered
Era
1940s
Visual Style
Illustrated

“The movie poster features a young man in a light-colored shirt, partially unbuttoned, holding a jacket over his shoulder. Behind him is a dark silhouette of a m”

crimefilm-noir
Key Elements
CigaretteJacketMovie Poster
Atmosphere
Muted
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
Abstract
Design Score
7/10
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