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The Rocket from Calabuch poster
A
Excellent
MASTER SCORE 73.7 / 100
1956·Comedy·1h 33m

THE ROCKET FROM CALABUCH

Professor Hamilton, a naive Nuclear scientist who once thought bombs were good for humanity, realizes his mistake and runs away from his inventions. He hides in Calabuch, a beautiful seaside town where people still believe in humor and friendship.

Above the Line
Luis García Berlanga·DirectorFlorentino Soria·ScreenplayLuis García Berlanga·ScreenplayFrancisco Sempere·Director of PhotographyGuido Guerrini·MusicPepita Orduna·Editor
Cast
Edmund Gwenn·Prof. Jorge Serra HamiltonValentina Cortese·Eloísa, la maestra de escuelaJuan Calvo·MatíasFranco Fabrizi·LangostaFélix Fernández·Don FelixJosé Isbert·Don RamónJosé Luis Ozores·Cucherito, el toreroNicolás D. Perchicot·AndrésMario Berriatúa·JuanMaría Vico·Teresa
Full Crew
(13 credits)
Directing· 1
Luis García Berlanga·Director
Writing· 4
Florentino Soria·ScreenplayLuis García Berlanga·ScreenplayEnnio Flaiano·ScreenplayLeonardo Martín·Screenplay
Camera· 1
Francisco Sempere·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Pepita Orduna·Editor
Sound & Music· 3
Guido Guerrini·MusicAngelo Francesco Lavagnino·MusicJaime Torrens·Sound Designer
Art & Design· 2
Román Calatayud·Set DecorationJosé Luis Ruiz·Makeup Artist
Production· 1
José Luis Jerez·Line Producer
By the Numbers
73.7
OF 100
Master Score
7.3
OF 10
IMDb
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CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
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Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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Poster DNA

THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

A bespoke vision agent's reading of the design language behind The Rocket from Calabuch's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
#C0FF00
#000000
#FF0000
Mood
Intriguing, Bold
Composition
Layered
Era
1950s
Visual Style
Illustrated

“The poster features a close-up, stylized illustration of an older man with a prominent beard and mustache, rendered in bright yellow and green tones. Above his ”

Key Elements
Man's FaceBeardMustacheRocket Like Structure
Atmosphere
Vibrant
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
Abstract
Design Score
8/10
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