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Edge of Doom poster
B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 64.6 / 100
1950·Crime / Drama / Film-Noir·1h 39m

EDGE OF DOOM

“100 BREATH-TAKING MINUTES OF "EDGE-OF-YOUR-SEAT" SUSPENSE AND PULSE-POUNDING MYSTERY!”

A priest sets out to catch the man who killed one of his colleagues.

Above the Line
Mark Robson·DirectorPhilip Yordan·ScreenplayCharles Brackett·WriterHarry Stradling Sr.·Director of PhotographyHugo Friedhofer·Original Music ComposerDaniel Mandell·Editor
Cast
Dana Andrews·Thomas RothFarley Granger·Martin LynnJoan Evans·Rita ConroyRobert Keith·MandelPaul Stewart·Mr. CraigMala Powers·JulieAdele Jergens·IreneHarold Vermilyea·Father KirkmanJohn Ridgely·Detective #1Douglas Fowley·Detective #2
Full Crew
(16 credits)
Directing· 1
Mark Robson·Director
Writing· 4
Charles Brackett·WriterBen Hecht·WriterPhilip Yordan·ScreenplayLeo Brady·Novel
Camera· 1
Harry Stradling Sr.·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Daniel Mandell·Editor
Sound & Music· 2
Hugo Friedhofer·Original Music ComposerFred Lau·Sound Recordist
Art & Design· 4
Mary Wills·Costume DesignRichard Day·Art DirectionJulia Heron·Set DecorationRobert Stephanoff·Makeup Artist
Production· 1
Samuel Goldwyn·Producer
Other Departments· 2
Bill Shaw·GafferMarie Clark·Hairstylist
By the Numbers
64.6
OF 100
Master Score
6.4
OF 10
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Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

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Dominant Palette
3 colors
#FFFFFF
#C0C0C0
#F08080
Mood
Melodramatic
Composition
Layered
Era
1950s
Visual Style
Illustrated

“The movie poster features a collage of images against a white background. At the top left, a man and woman are depicted in a close embrace, possibly kissing. To”

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Key Elements
Movie TitleHeadshots
Atmosphere
Bright
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
None Visible
Design Score
7/10
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