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Satellite in the Sky poster
B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 57.9 / 100
1956·Drama / Sci-Fi / Science Fiction·1h 25m

SATELLITE IN THE SKY

“The Never-Told Story Of Life On The Roof Of The Earth!”

A bomb dooms the first space satellite, manned by a selfless crew, a stowaway reporter (Lois Maxwell) and a mad scientist (Donald Wolfit).

Above the Line
Paul Dickson·DirectorJohn C. Mather·ScreenplayJ.T. McIntosh·ScreenplayJames Wilson·Director of PhotographyAlbert Elms·Original Music ComposerSidney Stone·Editor
Cast
Kieron Moore·Cmdr. Michael HaydonLois Maxwell·Kim HamiltonDonald Wolfit·Prof. MerrityBryan Forbes·Jimmy WheelerJimmy Hanley·Larry NobleBarry Keegan·LeftyWalter Hudd·Professor BlandfordDonald Gray·Captain RossThea Gregory·Barbara NobleShirley Lawrence·Ellen
Full Crew
(12 credits)
Directing· 1
Paul Dickson·Director
Writing· 3
John C. Mather·ScreenplayJ.T. McIntosh·ScreenplayEdith Dell·Screenplay
Camera· 2
James Wilson·Director of PhotographyGeorges Périnal·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Sidney Stone·Editor
Sound & Music· 1
Albert Elms·Original Music Composer
Art & Design· 1
Erik Blakemore·Art Direction
Production· 3
Edward J. Danziger·ProducerHarry Lee Danziger·ProducerNicholas Duke Biddle·Associate Producer
By the Numbers
57.9
OF 100
Master Score
5.2
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 Satellite in the Sky's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
#0A0A0A
#F7E000
#D61C00
Mood
Action, Sci Fi, Retro
Composition
Diagonal
Era
1950s
Visual Style
Illustrated

“A retro-style movie poster features a male astronaut in a yellow and black suit, holding a large, glowing red and orange weapon or device. He is depicted agains”

sci-fiaction
Key Elements
AstronautSpace SuitWeapon DeviceStars
Atmosphere
Dark
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
Space
Design Score
7/10
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