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B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 67.3 / 100
1957·Action / Drama / Horror·1h 18m

KRONOS

“World-Destroying Monster!”

Scientists investigate a huge meteor that crashes into the ocean off Mexico, and encounter a skyscraper-tall, mobile machine which is designed to syphon energy from earth, including any energy directed at it in an effort to destroy it.

Above the Line
Kurt Neumann·DirectorLawrence L. Goldman·ScreenplayIrving Block·StoryKarl Struss·Director of PhotographyPaul Sawtell·Original Music ComposerJodie Copelan·Editor
Cast
Jeff Morrow·Dr. Leslie GaskellBarbara Lawrence·Vera HunterGeorge O'Hanlon·Dr. Arnold CulverJohn Emery·Dr. Hubbell EliotMorris Ankrum·Dr. Albert SternKenneth Alton·McCrary - The Pickup DriverJose Gonzales-Gonzales·Manuel RamirezRobert Forrest·KGTK-TV NewscasterBaxter Ward·Second NewscasterJohn Halloran·Lab Central Security Guard
Full Crew
(28 credits)
Directing· 1
Kurt Neumann·Director
Writing· 2
Lawrence L. Goldman·ScreenplayIrving Block·Story
Camera· 1
Karl Struss·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Jodie Copelan·Editor
Sound & Music· 3
Paul Sawtell·Original Music ComposerBert Shefter·Original Music ComposerJames Mobley·Sound
Art & Design· 5
Theobold Holsopple·Production DesignChester L. Bayhi·Set DecorationWalter M. Scott·Set DecorationMax Goldman·Property MasterLouis Hippe·Makeup Artist
Production· 6
E.J. Baumgarten·Executive ProducerIrving Block·ProducerLouis DeWitt·ProducerKurt Neumann·ProducerJack Rabin·ProducerHerbert E. Mendelson·Production Manager
Other Departments· 9
Jack Rabin·Special EffectsIrving Block·Special EffectsLouis de Witt·Special EffectsMenrad von Mulldorfer·Special EffectsWilliam Reinhold·Special EffectsGene Warren·Special EffectsNadine Denks·HairstylistRichard Staub·Wardrobe SupervisorMary Tate·Wardrobe Supervisor
By the Numbers
67.3
OF 100
Master Score
5.7
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 Kronos's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
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Mood
Ominous, Retro
Composition
Centered
Era
1950s
Visual Style
Illustrated

“The movie poster features a large, blocky robot on the left, rendered in shades of gray, with lightning bolts emanating from its head. To the right, a larger, m”

horror
Key Elements
RobotBuildingLightning
Atmosphere
Vibrant
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
Urban
Design Score
7/10
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