B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 60.7 / 100
1959Action / Drama / Romance1h 26m
BATTLE OF THE CORAL SEA
A US submarine and its crew are captured by the Japanese on the eve of a major WWII battle.
Above the Line
Paul Wendkos·DirectorStephen Kandel·ScreenplayDaniel B. Ullman·ScreenplayWilliam Hamilton·Boom Operator
Cast
Cliff Robertson·Lt. Cmdr. Jeff ConwayGia Scala·Karen PhilipsTeru Shimada·Comm. MoriPatricia Cutts·Lt. Peg WhitcombGene Blakely·Lt. Len RossRian Garrick·Al SchechterL.Q. Jones·Yeoman HallidayRobin Hughes·Maj. Jammy HarrisGordon Jones·Torpedoman BatesTom Laughlin·Ens. Franklin
Full Crew(5 credits)
Full Crew
(5 credits)
Directing· 1
Paul Wendkos·Director
Writing· 3
Stephen Kandel·ScreenplayStephen Kandel·StoryDaniel B. Ullman·Screenplay
Sound & Music· 1
William Hamilton·Boom Operator
By the Numbers
60.7
OF 100
Master Score
5.6
OF 10
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CRITICS
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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 Battle of the Coral Sea's key art.
Dominant Palette
3 colors
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Mood
Intense, Dramatic
Composition
Layered
Era
1950s
Visual Style
Illustrated
“A vintage movie poster features a large circular scope view in the center depicting a battleship exploding on the ocean, with a submarine and a diver below. To ”
waraction
Key Elements
BattleshipSubmarineMinesDiverPeriscope View
Atmosphere
Vibrant
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
Ocean
Design Score
7/10
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