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The Great Locomotive Chase poster
B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 66.1 / 100
1956·Action / Adventure / Drama·1h 25m

THE GREAT LOCOMOTIVE CHASE

“A true-life spy story of ultimate suspense. High speed and inconceivable bravery!”

During the Civil War, a Union spy, Andrews, is asked to lead a band of Union soldiers into the South so that they could destroy the railway system. However, things don't go as planned when the conductor of the train that they stole is on to them and is doing everything he can to stop them. Based on a true story.

Above the Line
Francis D. Lyon·DirectorLawrence Edward Watkin·WriterCharles P. Boyle·Director of PhotographyPaul J. Smith·Original Music Composer
Cast
Fess Parker·James J. AndrewsJeffrey Hunter·William A. FullerJeff York·William CampbellJohn Lupton·William PittengerEddie Firestone·Robert BuffumKenneth Tobey·Anthony MurphyDon Megowan·Marion A. RossClaude Jarman Jr.·Jacob ParrottHarry Carey, Jr.·William BensingerLeonard P. Geer·J.A. Wilson
Full Crew
(7 credits)
Directing· 1
Francis D. Lyon·Director
Writing· 1
Lawrence Edward Watkin·Writer
Camera· 1
Charles P. Boyle·Director of Photography
Sound & Music· 1
Paul J. Smith·Original Music Composer
Art & Design· 1
Joseph Dimmitt·Costumer
Production· 2
Lawrence Edward Watkin·ProducerWalt Disney·Executive Producer
By the Numbers
66.1
OF 100
Master Score
6.8
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 Great Locomotive Chase's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
#8B0A0A
#0A0A0A
#C8C8C8
Mood
Intense, Thrilling, Dramatic
Composition
Diagonal
Era
1950s
Visual Style
Painted

“The poster depicts a dramatic scene of two steam locomotives engaged in a chase, with the foreground dominated by a large, dark locomotive with a bright headlig”

adventureaction
Key Elements
Steam LocomotiveHeadlightSmoke
Atmosphere
Dark, Gritty
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
None Visible
Design Score
7/10
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