C
Average
MASTER SCORE 50.2 / 100
1952Drama / War / Action1h 23m
FLAT TOP
A rock hard commander trains Navy Carrier Pilots during the Second World War
Above the Line
Lesley Selander·DirectorSteve Fisher·WriterHarry Neumann·Director of PhotographyMarlin Skiles·MusicWilliam Austin·Editor
Cast
Sterling Hayden·Commander Dan CollierRichard Carlson·Lt. (j.g.) Joe RodgersWilliam Phipps·Red KelleyJohn Bromfield·Ens. Snakehips McKayKeith Larsen·Ens. Barney Smith / Barney OldfieldWilliam Schallert·Ens. LongfellowPhyllis Coates·Dorothy CollierDave Willock·WillieWalter Coy·Air Group CommanderTodd Karns·Judge
Full Crew(10 credits)
Full Crew
(10 credits)
Directing· 1
Lesley Selander·Director
Writing· 1
Steve Fisher·Writer
Camera· 1
Harry Neumann·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
William Austin·Editor
Sound & Music· 2
Marlin Skiles·MusicCharles Cooper·Sound Recordist
Art & Design· 1
Dave Milton·Art Direction
Production· 3
Walter Mirisch·ProducerAllen K. Wood·Production ManagerRichard V. Heermance·Associate Producer
By the Numbers
50.2
OF 100
Master Score
5.9
OF 10
IMDb
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CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
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Worldwide Gross
0
1 NOMS
Oscar Wins
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Poster DNA
THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION
A bespoke vision agent's reading of the design language behind Flat Top's key art.
Dominant Palette
3 colors
#003366
#FFCC33
#000000
Mood
Intense, Dramatic
Composition
Layered
Era
1950s
Visual Style
Illustrated
“The movie poster depicts a dramatic scene of naval warfare. An aircraft carrier is under attack, with planes diving and explosions erupting around it. In the fo”
Key Elements
Aircraft CarrierAirplanesExplosionsBinocularsAnti Aircraft Gun
Atmosphere
Dark, Vibrant
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
Ocean
Design Score
7/10
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