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Marty poster
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Masterwork
MASTER SCORE 86.5 / 100
1955·Drama / Romance·1h 30m

MARTY

“It's the love story of an unsung hero!”

Marty, a butcher who lives in the Bronx with his mother is unmarried at 34. Good-natured but socially awkward he faces constant badgering from family and friends to get married but has reluctantly resigned himself to bachelorhood. Marty meets Clara, an unattractive school teacher, realising their emotional connection, he promises to call but family and friends try to convince him not to.

Above the Line
Delbert Mann·DirectorPaddy Chayefsky·ScreenplayJoseph LaShelle·Director of PhotographyRoy Webb·Original Music Composer
Cast
Ernest Borgnine·Marty PilettiBetsy Blair·Clara SnyderEsther Minciotti·Mrs. Theresa PilettiAugusta Ciolli·Aunt CatherineJoe Mantell·AngieKaren Steele·VirginiaJerry Paris·TommyJames Bell·Mr. Snyder (uncredited)John Beradino·Man in Bar (uncredited)Charles Cane·Lou - Bartender (uncredited)
Full Crew
(6 credits)
Directing· 1
Delbert Mann·Director
Writing· 1
Paddy Chayefsky·Screenplay
Camera· 1
Joseph LaShelle·Director of Photography
Sound & Music· 1
Roy Webb·Original Music Composer
Production· 2
Burt Lancaster·ProducerHarold Hecht·Producer
By the Numbers
86.5
OF 100
Master Score
7.6
OF 10
IMDb
96%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
$3M
ROI 775%
Worldwide Gross
4
8 NOMS
Oscar Wins
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Poster DNA

THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

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

Dominant Palette
3 colors
#4A4A4A
#A06F5A
#FFFFFF
Mood
Contemplative, Hopeful
Composition
Centered
Era
1950s
Visual Style
Photographic

“The movie poster features a man in a dark suit and patterned tie, resting his head on his hand while holding a lit cigarette. He is looking to the side with a s”

romancedrama
Key Elements
CigaretteSuitTie
Atmosphere
Warm
Color Mood
Neutral
Setting
None Visible
Design Score
7/10
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