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Deadlier Than the Male poster
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Excellent
MASTER SCORE 75.5 / 100
1956·Crime / Drama / Thriller·1h 53m

DEADLIER THAN THE MALE

“The Female of the Species - The face of an angel...The arms of the devil”

In the heart of Paris, a restaurateur's mundane life is disrupted by the arrival of his ex-wife's daughter, who claims to be in need after her mother's death. After marrying her, tensions rise when she becomes involved with a young student, leading to betrayal and murder. As secrets unfold, he uncovers the truth about her past and her manipulative nature.

Above the Line
Julien Duvivier·DirectorCharles Dorat·WriterPierre-Aristide Bréal·WriterArmand Thirard·Director of PhotographyJean Wiener·Music
Cast
Jean Gabin·André ChatelinDanièle Delorme·CatherineGérard Blain·Gérard DelacroixLucienne Bogaert·GabrielleGermaine Kerjean·Mme Chatelin mèreGabrielle Fontan·Mme JulesJean-Paul Roussillon·AmédéeRobert Pizani·le présidentAimé Clariond·M. PrévostRobert Arnoux·M. Bouvier
Full Crew
(8 credits)
Directing· 1
Julien Duvivier·Director
Writing· 4
Julien Duvivier·StoryMaurice Bessy·StoryCharles Dorat·WriterPierre-Aristide Bréal·Writer
Camera· 1
Armand Thirard·Director of Photography
Sound & Music· 2
Jean Wiener·MusicAntoine Archimbaud·Sound Director
By the Numbers
75.5
OF 100
Master Score
7.5
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
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#FFFFFF
#000000
Mood
Action, Adventure
Composition
Centered
Era
1960s
Visual Style
Illustrated

“The movie poster features a group of people in a tropical setting. Two women in bikinis stand prominently in the foreground, each holding a speargun. Behind the”

actionadventure
Key Elements
SpeargunBikiniSuitBoatParachutist
Atmosphere
Bright
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
Ocean
Design Score
7/10
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