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B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 64.8 / 100
1959·Drama / War·1h 41m

BREAKOUT

“400 plan to escape - one plans to betray!”

Drama set in an Italian prisoner of war camp during World War 2, where a group of British soldiers find their plans for escape thwarted by a mysterious traitor in their midst.

Above the Line
Don Chaffey·DirectorBryan Forbes·ScreenplayFrank Harvey·ScreenplayArthur Grant·Director of PhotographyFrancis Chagrin·Original Music ComposerJohn Trumper·Editor
Cast
Richard Todd·Lieutenant Colonel David BairdBernard Lee·Lieutenant Colonel HuxleyMichael Wilding·Major Charles MarquandRichard Attenborough·Capt. 'Bunter' PhillipsDennis Price·Capt. Rupert CallenderDonald Houston·Capt. Roger ByfoldWilliam Franklyn·Capt. Tony LongVincent Ball·Capt. Pat FosterPeter Arne·Capitano BenucciPeter Jones·Capt. Alfred Piker
Full Crew
(19 credits)
Directing· 3
Don Chaffey·DirectorRonald Spencer·Assistant DirectorYvonne Richards·Continuity
Writing· 3
Bryan Forbes·ScreenplayFrank Harvey·ScreenplayMichael Gilbert·Novel
Camera· 2
Arthur Grant·Director of PhotographyRobert Walker·Camera Operator
Editing· 1
John Trumper·Editor
Sound & Music· 4
Francis Chagrin·Original Music ComposerGeorge Stephenson·Sound RecordistJohn Cox·Sound SupervisorRed Law·Sound Recordist
Art & Design· 2
Ray Simm·Art DirectionFreddie Williamson·Makeup Artist
Production· 2
Colin Lesslie·ProducerPhilip Shipway·Location Manager
Other Departments· 2
Jack Verity·Wardrobe SupervisorBobbie Smith·Hairdresser
By the Numbers
64.8
OF 100
Master Score
6.8
OF 10
IMDb
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CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
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Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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Poster DNA

THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

A bespoke vision agent's reading of the design language behind Breakout's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
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#6688A2
#B22A2A
Mood
Tense, Action Packed
Composition
Layered
Era
2000s
Visual Style
Photographic

“The poster is divided into three horizontal sections. The top section features a man with dark hair and blue eyes, wearing a light blue collared shirt, looking ”

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Key Elements
RifleScopeCap
Atmosphere
Dark, Gritty
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
Wilderness
Design Score
7/10
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