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Night People poster
B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 65.9 / 100
1954·Adventure / Crime / Mystery·1h 33m

NIGHT PEOPLE

“The story of a counter-spy!”

A US intelligence officer, stationed in Germany, is caught in a political dilemma when the Russians kidnap a young Army private, the son of prominent American businessman. In exchange for the soldier's return, the Russians attempt to barter a trade for an elderly German couple who they want for treason.

Above the Line
Nunnally Johnson·DirectorNunnally Johnson·ScreenplayW.R. Burnett·ScreenplayCharles G. Clarke·Director of PhotographyCyril J. Mockridge·Original Music ComposerDorothy Spencer·Editor
Cast
Gregory Peck·Col. Steve Van DykeBroderick Crawford·Charles LeatherbyAnita Björk·"Hoffy" HoffmeirRita Gam·Ricky CatesWalter Abel·Maj. R.A. FosterBuddy Ebsen·M/Sgt. Eddie McCollochMax Showalter·Frederick S. HobartJill Esmond·Frau Schindler / Rachel CameronPeter van Eyck·Capt. Sergei "Petey" PetrochineMarianne Koch·Kathy Gerhardt
Full Crew
(9 credits)
Directing· 1
Nunnally Johnson·Director
Writing· 4
Nunnally Johnson·ScreenplayJed Harris·StoryTom Reed·StoryW.R. Burnett·Screenplay
Camera· 1
Charles G. Clarke·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Dorothy Spencer·Editor
Sound & Music· 1
Cyril J. Mockridge·Original Music Composer
Production· 1
Nunnally Johnson·Producer
By the Numbers
65.9
OF 100
Master Score
6.5
OF 10
IMDb
86%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
—
Worldwide Gross
0
1 NOMS
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

A bespoke vision agent's reading of the design language behind Night People's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
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Mood
Serious, Dramatic
Composition
Layered
Era
1950s
Visual Style
Photographic

“A movie poster features a man in a military uniform in the foreground, looking directly at the viewer with his right hand on his chin. Behind him, the Brandenbu”

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Key Elements
Military UniformMedalsBrandenburg GateAirplanes
Atmosphere
Muted
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
Urban
Design Score
7/10
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