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The Young Stranger poster
B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 61.5 / 100
1957·Drama·1h 24m

THE YOUNG STRANGER

“Seventeen Isn't an Age...It's an Eternity”

The lack of communication between a wealthy film producer and his troubled teenage son after the boy is involved in an altercation at a movie theater leads to even more trouble.

Above the Line
John Frankenheimer·DirectorRobert Dozier·WriterRobert H. Planck·Director of PhotographyLeonard Rosenman·Original Music ComposerEdward A. Biery·Editor
Cast
James MacArthur·Hal DitmarKim Hunter·Helen DitmarJames Daly·Tom DitmarJames Gregory·Sergeant ShipleyWhit Bissell·GrubbsJeffrey Silver·Jerry DoyleJack Mullaney·Confused BoyTom Pittman·Lynn SpearsCharles Davis·DetectiveLeon Alton·Peter Kalish (uncredited)
Full Crew
(14 credits)
Directing· 2
John Frankenheimer·DirectorDick Moder·Assistant Director
Writing· 1
Robert Dozier·Writer
Camera· 1
Robert H. Planck·Director of Photography
Editing· 2
Edward A. Biery·EditorRobert Swink·Editor
Sound & Music· 3
Leonard Rosenman·Original Music ComposerMaurice De Packh·OrchestratorLeonard Rosenman·Conductor
Art & Design· 4
Albert S. D'Agostino·Art DirectionJohn B. Mansbridge·Art DirectionWilliam Stevens·Set DecorationSaul Bass·Title Designer
Production· 1
Stuart Millar·Producer
By the Numbers
61.5
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

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Dominant Palette
3 colors
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Mood
Thoughtful, Somber
Composition
Centered
Era
1950s
Visual Style
Photographic

“A young man with short dark hair, wearing a light blue long-sleeved button-up shirt with the sleeves rolled up and khaki pants, stands facing forward with his h”

Key Elements
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Atmosphere
Bright
Color Mood
Cool
Setting
Abstract
Design Score
7/10
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