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The Day the Earth Stood Still poster
A
Excellent
MASTER SCORE 72.2 / 100
1951·Drama / Sci-Fi / Science Fiction·1h 32m

THE DAY THE EARTH STOOD STILL

“From out of space...A warning and an ultimatum.”

An alien and a robot land on Earth after World War II and tell mankind to be peaceful or face destruction.

Above the Line
Robert Wise·DirectorEdmund H. North·ScreenplayHarry Bates·Original StoryLeo Tover·Director of PhotographyBernard Herrmann·Original Music ComposerWilliam Reynolds·Editor
Cast
Michael Rennie·Klaatu, alias Mr. CarpenterPatricia Neal·Helen BensonBilly Gray·Bobby BensonSam Jaffe·Prof. Jacob BarnhardtHugh Marlowe·Tom StevensLock Martin·GortFreeman Lusk·General CutlerEdith Evanson·Mrs. Crockett, landladyFrank Conroy·Mr. Harley, Secretary to the PresidentFrances Bavier·Mrs. Barley, boarder
Full Crew
(16 credits)
Directing· 1
Robert Wise·Director
Writing· 2
Edmund H. North·ScreenplayHarry Bates·Original Story
Camera· 1
Leo Tover·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
William Reynolds·Editor
Sound & Music· 1
Bernard Herrmann·Original Music Composer
Art & Design· 7
Addison Hehr·Art DirectionPerkins Bailey·Costume DesignTravilla·Costume DesignLyle R. Wheeler·Art DirectionThomas Little·Set DecorationClaude E. Carpenter·Set DecorationBen Nye·Makeup Artist
Production· 1
Julian Blaustein·Producer
Other Departments· 2
Fred Sersen·Special EffectsCharles LeMaire·Wardrobe Master
By the Numbers
72.2
OF 100
Master Score
7.7
OF 10
IMDb
95%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
$2M
ROI 86%
Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

A bespoke vision agent's reading of the design language behind The Day the Earth Stood Still's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
#000000
#1A4D4D
#80E0FF
Mood
Ominous, Mysterious, Awe Inspiring
Composition
Layered
Era
2000s
Visual Style
Photographic

“The poster for 'The Day the Earth Stood Still' features a large, dark, and cloudy planet or celestial body dominating the upper half, with a bright, glowing hor”

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Key Elements
PlanetCity BuildingsCarsTrucksPeople
Atmosphere
Dark, Foggy, Cold
Color Mood
Cool
Setting
Urban
Design Score
7/10
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