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Outcast of the Islands poster
B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 68.1 / 100
1951·Adventure / Drama·1h 33m

OUTCAST OF THE ISLANDS

“Even Her Love Was Primitive!”

After financial improprieties are discovered at the Eastern trading company where he works, Peter Willems flees the resulting disgrace and criminal charges. He persuades the man who gave him his start in life, the merchant ship captain Lingard, to bring him to a trading post on a remote Indonesian island where he can hide out.

Above the Line
Carol Reed·DirectorWilliam Fairchild·WriterJoseph Conrad·NovelEdward Scaife·Director of PhotographyBrian Easdale·Original Music ComposerBert Bates·Editor
Cast
Trevor Howard·Peter WillemsRalph Richardson·Captain Tom LingardRobert Morley·Elmer AlmayerWendy Hiller·Mrs. AlmayerKerima·AissaWilfrid Hyde-White·VinckGeorge Coulouris·BabalatchiAnnabel Morley·Nina AlmayerPeter Illing·AlagappanBetty Ann Davies·Mrs. Williams
Full Crew
(10 credits)
Directing· 1
Carol Reed·Director
Writing· 2
William Fairchild·WriterJoseph Conrad·Novel
Camera· 2
Edward Scaife·Director of PhotographyJohn Wilcox·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Bert Bates·Editor
Sound & Music· 1
Brian Easdale·Original Music Composer
Art & Design· 1
Vincent Korda·Production Design
Production· 2
Carol Reed·ProducerHugh Perceval·Associate Producer
By the Numbers
68.1
OF 100
Master Score
6.9
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 Outcast of the Islands's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
#FFFF00
#CC3333
#336666
Mood
Dramatic, Exotic, Intense
Composition
Layered
Era
1950s
Visual Style
Illustrated

“The poster features a vibrant yellow background with the title "OUTCAST OF THE ISLANDS" in large red letters at the top. Below the title, a woman with dark hair”

dramaromanceadventure
Key Elements
Stilt HousesPalm Trees
Atmosphere
Vibrant
Color Mood
Warm
Setting
Ocean
Design Score
7/10
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