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Storm Center poster
B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 62.8 / 100
1956·Drama·1h 25m

STORM CENTER

“Who really set the town aflame?...”

Politicians go after a small-town librarian when she refuses to ban a book. She's quickly labeled a Communist.

Above the Line
Daniel Taradash·DirectorElick Moll·WriterDaniel Taradash·WriterBurnett Guffey·Director of PhotographyGeorge Duning·Original Music ComposerWilliam A. Lyon·Editor
Cast
Bette Davis·Alicia HullBrian Keith·Paul DuncanKim Hunter·Martha LockridgePaul Kelly·Judge Robert EllerbeJoe Mantell·George SlaterKevin Coughlin·Freddie SlaterSally Brophy·Laura SlaterCurtis Cooksey·Stacey MartinKathryn Grant·Hazel LeveringEdward Platt·Rev. Wilson
Full Crew
(13 credits)
Directing· 2
Daniel Taradash·DirectorCarter DeHaven Jr.·Assistant Director
Writing· 2
Elick Moll·WriterDaniel Taradash·Writer
Camera· 1
Burnett Guffey·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
William A. Lyon·Editor
Sound & Music· 1
George Duning·Original Music Composer
Art & Design· 4
Cary Odell·Art DirectionSaul Bass·Title DesignerFrank Tuttle·Set DecorationClay Campbell·Makeup Artist
Production· 1
Julian Blaustein·Producer
Other Departments· 1
Helen Hunt·Hairstylist
By the Numbers
62.8
OF 100
Master Score
6.6
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 Storm Center's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
#FFFFFF
#D2201F
#333333
Mood
Dramatic, Intense
Composition
Split
Era
1950s
Visual Style
Mixed Media

“The poster features a collage-like composition with a large close-up of a woman's face on the left side, looking downwards with red lips and blue eyeshadow. Two”

dramathriller
Key Elements
Woman's FaceFireFirefightersSwirling Logo
Atmosphere
Vibrant
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
Urban
Design Score
7/10
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