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Something of Value poster
B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 65.8 / 100
1957·Drama / War·1h 53m

SOMETHING OF VALUE

“Love in an Inferno”

As Kenya's Mau Mau uprising tears the country apart, former childhood friends Kimani (Sidney Poitier), a native, and Peter (Rock Hudson), a British colonist, find themselves on opposite sides of the struggle in this provocative drama. Though each is devoted to his cause, both wish for a more moderate path -- but their hopes for a peaceful resolution are thwarted by rage, colonial arrogance and escalating violence on both sides.

Above the Line
Richard Brooks·DirectorRichard Brooks·ScreenplayRobert C. Ruark·NovelRussell Harlan·Director of PhotographyMiklós Rózsa·Original Music ComposerFerris Webster·Editor
Cast
Rock Hudson·Peter McKenzieDana Wynter·Holly McKenzieSidney Poitier·Kimani Wa KaranjaJuano Hernández·Njogu - Oath GiverWilliam Marshall·Leader - Intellectual in SuitRobert Beatty·Jeff Newton, Elizabeth's HusbandWalter Fitzgerald·Henry McKenzie, A White SettlerMichael Pate·Joe Matson, A FarmerWendy Hiller·Elizabeth NewtonIvan Dixon·Lathela - Loyal Gun-Bearer
Full Crew
(12 credits)
Directing· 1
Richard Brooks·Director
Writing· 2
Richard Brooks·ScreenplayRobert C. Ruark·Novel
Camera· 1
Russell Harlan·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Ferris Webster·Editor
Sound & Music· 1
Miklós Rózsa·Original Music Composer
Art & Design· 5
Edward C. Carfagno·Art DirectionWilliam A. Horning·Art DirectionRobert R. Benton·Set DecorationHenry Grace·Set DecorationEdwin B. Willis·Set Decoration
Production· 1
Pandro S. Berman·Producer
By the Numbers
65.8
OF 100
Master Score
6.5
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 Something of Value's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
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Mood
Tense, Adventurous
Composition
Split
Era
1950s
Visual Style
Photographic

“The poster is divided into two main horizontal sections by a yellow band. The top section features a large close-up of a man's face on the right, looking direct”

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Key Elements
MacheteRifleJeep
Atmosphere
Vibrant
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
Wilderness
Design Score
7/10
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