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Across the Bridge poster
A
Excellent
MASTER SCORE 70.6 / 100
1957·Crime / Drama / Thriller·1h 43m

ACROSS THE BRIDGE

“In the Tradition of the Finest British Chiller Thrillers”

In Mexico, a financier on the run poses as a man he just murdered, only to find out that the man was also a murderer.

Above the Line
Ken Annakin·DirectorDenis Freeman·WriterGuy Elmes·WriterReginald H. Wyer·Director of PhotographyJames Bernard·Original Music ComposerAlfred Roome·Editor
Cast
Rod Steiger·Carl SchaffnerDavid Knight·JohnnyMarla Landi·MaryNoel Willman·Chief of PoliceBernard Lee·Chief Inspector HaddenEric Pohlmann·Police SergeantAlan Gifford·CooperIngeborg von Kusserow·Mrs. ScarffBill Nagy·Paul ScarffFaith Brook·Kay
Full Crew
(24 credits)
Directing· 4
Ken Annakin·DirectorRoger Good·Assistant DirectorKip Gowans·Assistant DirectorOlga Brook·Continuity
Writing· 3
Denis Freeman·WriterGuy Elmes·WriterGraham Greene·Short Story
Camera· 2
Reginald H. Wyer·Director of PhotographyDudley Lovell·Camera Operator
Editing· 1
Alfred Roome·Editor
Sound & Music· 5
James Bernard·Original Music ComposerDon Sharpe·Sound EditorDudley Messenger·Sound RecordistGordon K. McCallum·Sound RecordistJohn Hollingsworth·Music Director
Art & Design· 5
Joan Ellacott·Costume DesignCedric Dawe·Art DirectionJoan Ellacott·Costume DesignerGeoffrey Rodway·Makeup ArtistPeter Murton·Set Dresser
Production· 2
John Stafford·ProducerJack Martin·Production Manager
Other Departments· 2
Arthur Alcott·Production ControllerMaude Onslow·Hairdresser
By the Numbers
70.6
OF 100
Master Score
7.2
OF 10
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

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Dominant Palette
3 colors
#FFFFFF
#808080
#CC0000
Mood
Somber, Dramatic
Composition
Diagonal
Era
1950s
Visual Style
Photographic

“A black and white movie poster features a man walking on a bridge with a metal truss structure. The title "ACROSS THE BRIDGE" is prominently displayed in red te”

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Key Elements
BridgeSuit
Atmosphere
Gritty
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
Urban
Design Score
7/10
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