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Invasion, U.S.A. poster
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Average
MASTER SCORE 53.3 / 100
1952·Drama / Sci-Fi / War·1h 13m

INVASION, U.S.A.

“See New York topple! See San Francisco in flames! See Boulder Dam destroyed!”

A group of American witness the deadly invasion of the United States by the Soviet Union.

Above the Line
Alfred E. Green·DirectorRobert Smith·ScreenplayRobert Smith·StoryJohn L. Russell·Director of PhotographyAlbert Glasser·Original Music ComposerW. Donn Hayes·Supervising Editor
Cast
Gerald Mohr·Vince PotterPeggie Castle·Carla SanfordDan O'Herlihy·Mr. OhmanRobert Bice·George SylvesterTom Kennedy·Tim, BartenderWade Crosby·Illinois Congressman Arthur V. HarrowayPhyllis Coates·Mrs. MulforyNoel Neill·Second Airline Ticket TickerJack Carr·Plant Worker
Full Crew
(20 credits)
Directing· 2
Alfred E. Green·DirectorRalph E. Black·Assistant Director
Writing· 3
Robert Smith·ScreenplayRobert Smith·StoryFranz Schulz·Story
Camera· 1
John L. Russell·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
W. Donn Hayes·Supervising Editor
Sound & Music· 2
Albert Glasser·Original Music ComposerFrank McWhorter·Sound
Art & Design· 3
James W. Sullivan·Art DirectionJohn Sturtevant·Set DecorationHarry Thomas·Makeup Artist
Production· 5
Joseph Justman·Executive ProducerRobert Smith·ProducerAlbert Zugsmith·ProducerPeter Miller·Associate ProducerRalph E. Black·Production Supervisor
Other Departments· 3
Jack Rabin·Visual EffectsEinar Bourman·Wardrobe DesignerDe De Johnson·Wardrobe Designer
By the Numbers
53.3
OF 100
Master Score
3.6
OF 10
IMDb
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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 Invasion, U.S.A.'s key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
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Mood
Chaotic, Alarming
Composition
Diagonal
Era
1950s
Visual Style
Illustrated

“The movie poster features the words "INVASION U.S.A." in large, blocky, yellow and black letters at the top. Below the title, a woman in a light blue dress is f”

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Key Elements
WomanPlanesExplosionsBuildings
Atmosphere
Vibrant
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
Urban
Design Score
7/10
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