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A
Excellent
MASTER SCORE 77.5 / 100
1949·Crime / Drama / Film-Noir·1h 35m

TENSION

“In every two-timing kiss you will feel…TENSION!”

Warren Quimby manages a drugstore while trying to keep his volatile wife, Claire, happy. However, when Claire leaves him for a liquor store salesman, Warren can no longer bear it. He decides to assume a new identity in order to murder his wife's lover without leaving a trace. Along the way, his plans are complicated by an attractive neighbor, as well as a shocking discovery that opens up a new world of doubts and accusations.

Above the Line
John Berry·DirectorAllen Rivkin·ScreenplayJohn D. Klorer·StoryHarry Stradling Sr.·Director of PhotographyAndré Previn·Original Music ComposerAlbert Akst·Editor
Cast
Richard Basehart·Warren QuimbyAudrey Totter·Claire QuimbyCyd Charisse·Mary ChanlerBarry Sullivan·Lt. Collier BonnabelLloyd Gough·Barney DeagerTom D'Andrea·FreddieWilliam Conrad·Lt. Edgar GonsalesTito Renaldo·NarcoRay Bennett·Theatre Manager (uncredited)Virginia Brissac·Mrs. Andrews (uncredited)
Full Crew
(22 credits)
Directing· 3
John Berry·DirectorGeorge Rhein·Assistant DirectorWilliam Hale·Script Supervisor
Writing· 2
Allen Rivkin·ScreenplayJohn D. Klorer·Story
Camera· 4
Harry Stradling Sr.·Director of PhotographySam Leavitt·Camera OperatorRichard Borland·GripJerome Hester·Still Photographer
Editing· 1
Albert Akst·Editor
Sound & Music· 4
André Previn·Original Music ComposerDouglas Shearer·Recording SupervisionNorwood A. Fenton·SoundWally Heglin·Orchestrator
Art & Design· 5
Cedric Gibbons·Art DirectionLeonid Vasian·Art DirectionEdwin B. Willis·Set DecorationJack D. Moore·Set DecorationJack Dawn·Makeup Designer
Production· 2
Robert Sisk·ProducerRuby Rosenberg·Production Manager
Other Departments· 1
Sydney Guilaroff·Hair Designer
By the Numbers
77.5
OF 100
Master Score
7.3
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 Tension's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
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Mood
Suspenseful, Dramatic, Intense
Composition
Diagonal
Era
1940s
Visual Style
Illustrated

“The poster features the word "TENSION" in a jagged, red and black font at the top, angled diagonally upwards from left to right. Below and to the right of the t”

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Key Elements
Woman In DressMan Silhouette
Atmosphere
Vibrant
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
Abstract
Design Score
8/10
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