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Elevator to the Gallows poster
S
Masterwork
MASTER SCORE 89.2 / 100
1958·Crime / Drama / Thriller·1h 32m

ELEVATOR TO THE GALLOWS

“Frantic for life and love, frantic for excitement.”

A self-assured businessman murders his employer, husband of his mistress, which unintentionally provokes an ill-fated chain of events.

Above the Line
Louis Malle·DirectorLouis Malle·ScreenplayRoger Nimier·ScreenplayHenri Decaë·Director of PhotographyMiles Davis·Original Music ComposerLéonide Azar·Editor
Cast
Jeanne Moreau·Florence CaralaMaurice Ronet·Julien TavernierGeorges Poujouly·LouisYori Bertin·VéroniqueJean Wall·Simon CaralaElga Andersen·Frieda BenckerSylviane Aisenstein·Yvonne, la Fille du BarMicheline Bona·GenevièveGisèle Grandpré·Jacqueline MauclairJacqueline Staup·Anna
Full Crew
(7 credits)
Directing· 1
Louis Malle·Director
Writing· 2
Louis Malle·ScreenplayRoger Nimier·Screenplay
Camera· 1
Henri Decaë·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Léonide Azar·Editor
Sound & Music· 1
Miles Davis·Original Music Composer
Production· 1
Jean Thuillier·Producer
By the Numbers
89.2
OF 100
Master Score
7.9
OF 10
IMDb
93%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
$263K
Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

A bespoke vision agent's reading of the design language behind Elevator to the Gallows's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
#466D9E
#000000
#FFFFFF
Mood
Melancholy, Suspenseful
Composition
Layered
Era
1950s
Visual Style
Graphic Design

“The movie poster features a woman's face in close-up, rendered in shades of blue. She is holding a telephone receiver to her ear, her expression appearing serio”

thrillercrime
Key Elements
TelephoneArrow
Atmosphere
Muted
Color Mood
Cool
Setting
Indoor
Design Score
7/10
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