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Istanbul poster
B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 59.9 / 100
1957·Crime / Drama / Film-Noir·1h 24m

ISTANBUL

“He must find his true love...all over again.”

A suspected diamond smuggler returns to Istanbul and finds the lady love he thought was dead...or does he?

Above the Line
Joseph Pevney·DirectorSeton I. Miller·ScreenplayBarbara Gray·ScreenplayWilliam H. Daniels·Director of PhotographyLeslie I. Carey·SoundSherman Todd·Editor
Cast
Errol Flynn·James BrennanCornell Borchers·Stephanie Bauer / Karen FieldingJohn Bentley·Insp. R.P. NuralTorin Thatcher·Douglas FieldingLeif Erickson·Charlie BoylePeggy Knudsen·Marge BoyleMartin Benson·Mr. DariusNat King Cole·Danny RiceWerner Klemperer·Paul RenkovVladimir Sokoloff·Aziz Rakim
Full Crew
(20 credits)
Directing· 2
Joseph Pevney·DirectorJoseph E. Kenney·Assistant Director
Writing· 4
Seton I. Miller·ScreenplayBarbara Gray·ScreenplayRichard Alan Simmons·ScreenplaySeton I. Miller·Story
Camera· 1
William H. Daniels·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Sherman Todd·Editor
Sound & Music· 3
Leslie I. Carey·SoundFrank H. Wilkinson·SoundJoseph Gershenson·Music Supervisor
Art & Design· 6
Alexander Golitzen·Art DirectionEric Orbom·Art DirectionBill Thomas·Costume DesignRussell A. Gausman·Set DecorationJulia Heron·Set DecorationBud Westmore·Makeup Artist
Production· 1
Albert J. Cohen·Producer
Other Departments· 2
Joan St. Oegger·HairstylistClifford Stine·Visual Effects
By the Numbers
59.9
OF 100
Master Score
6.1
OF 10
IMDb
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CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
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Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

A bespoke vision agent's reading of the design language behind Istanbul's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
#222222
#D4B599
#686868
Mood
Romantic, Dramatic
Composition
Centered
Era
1950s
Visual Style
Photographic

“The movie poster features a man and a woman in close proximity. The woman, with blonde curly hair and a diamond necklace, is wearing a black dress with thin str”

romance
Key Elements
NecklaceSuitDress
Atmosphere
Dark
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
Urban
Design Score
7/10
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