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The Naked and the Dead poster
B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 64.9 / 100
1958·Drama / War·2h 11m

THE NAKED AND THE DEAD

“Youth and love and wartime-- the best-seller that electrified seven million readers!”

Fighting men in World War II learn the value of courage and quickness at the risk of losing their lives.

Above the Line
Raoul Walsh·DirectorDenis Sanders·ScreenplayTerry Sanders·ScreenplayJoseph LaShelle·Director of PhotographyBernard Herrmann·Original Music ComposerArthur P. Schmidt·Editor
Cast
Aldo Ray·Sam CroftCliff Robertson·Robert HearnRaymond Massey·General CummingsLili St. Cyr·Willa MaeBarbara Nichols·Mildred CroftWilliam Campbell·BrownRichard Jaeckel·GallagherJames Best·RhidgesJoey Bishop·RothJerry Paris·Goldstein
Full Crew
(11 credits)
Directing· 1
Raoul Walsh·Director
Writing· 3
Denis Sanders·ScreenplayTerry Sanders·ScreenplayNorman Mailer·Novel
Camera· 1
Joseph LaShelle·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Arthur P. Schmidt·Editor
Sound & Music· 1
Bernard Herrmann·Original Music Composer
Art & Design· 2
Ted Haworth·Art DirectionWilliam L. Kuehl·Set Decoration
Production· 1
Paul Gregory·Producer
Other Departments· 1
Ronnie Rondell Jr.·Stunts
By the Numbers
64.9
OF 100
Master Score
6.4
OF 10
IMDb
83%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
—
Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

A bespoke vision agent's reading of the design language behind The Naked and the Dead's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
#FF6600
#FFFFFF
#000000
Mood
Intense, Dramatic
Composition
Split
Era
1950s
Visual Style
Mixed Media

“The poster features a black background with large, bold text for the title. In the upper left, a woman in a white dress stands, while in the lower section, a ma”

wardrama
Key Elements
Military HelmetMilitary UniformRifle
Atmosphere
Vibrant
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
Wilderness
Design Score
7/10
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