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Catalog/Drama/Edge of the City
Edge of the City poster
A
Excellent
MASTER SCORE 76.9 / 100
1957·Drama / Crime / Romance·1h 25m

EDGE OF THE CITY

“Tense drama of frightened men!”

A male army deserter and a black male dock worker join forces against a corrupt manager, in a corrupt environment, and as their connection blossoms they must face the oppressive and morally decaying city they live in.

Above the Line
Martin Ritt·DirectorRobert Alan Aurthur·ScreenplayRobert Alan Aurthur·StoryJoseph C. Brun·Director of PhotographyLeonard Rosenman·Original Music ComposerSidney Meyers·Editor
Cast
John Cassavetes·Axel NordmannSidney Poitier·Tommy TylerJack Warden·Charles MalikKathleen Maguire·Ellen WilsonRuby Dee·Lucy TylerVal Avery·BrotherRobert F. Simon·George NordmannRuth White·Katherine NordmannWilliam A. Lee·DavisJohn Kellogg·Detective
Full Crew
(18 credits)
Directing· 2
Martin Ritt·DirectorDon Kranze·Assistant Director
Writing· 2
Robert Alan Aurthur·StoryRobert Alan Aurthur·Screenplay
Camera· 1
Joseph C. Brun·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Sidney Meyers·Editor
Sound & Music· 6
Leonard Rosenman·Original Music ComposerJames A. Gleason·SoundLeonard Rosenman·ConductorDavid Buttolph·Additional MusicMaurice De Packh·OrchestratorSkip Martin·Additional Music
Art & Design· 3
Anna Hill Johnstone·Costume DesignRichard Sylbert·Art DirectionSaul Bass·Title Designer
Production· 2
David Susskind·ProducerJim Di Gangi·Associate Producer
Other Departments· 1
Lucky Kargo·Stunts
By the Numbers
76.9
OF 100
Master Score
7.2
OF 10
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Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

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Dominant Palette
3 colors
#C9311F
#040404
#FFFFFF
Mood
Intense
Composition
Centered
Era
1950s
Visual Style
Graphic Design

“The movie poster features a vibrant red background. Bold, black lettering spells out "A MAN IS TEN FEET TALL" in large, stacked lines. Above the title, smaller ”

Key Elements
Movie PosterTextSilhouettes
Atmosphere
Vibrant
Color Mood
Warm
Setting
Abstract
Design Score
7/10
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