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The Circle poster
B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 65.1 / 100
1957·Crime / Mystery / Thriller·1h 24m

THE CIRCLE

“The unnerving English crime film”

When Dr. Howard Latimer finds the German actress whom he had just met at the London Airport murdered in his flat, he is led into a world of murder, blackmail, and a fake passport scam.

Above the Line
Gerald Thomas·DirectorFrancis Durbridge·ScreenplayOtto Heller·Director of PhotographyStanley Black·Original Music ComposerPeter Boita·Editor
Cast
John Mills·Dr. Howard LatimerDerek Farr·Kenneth PalmerNoelle Middleton·Laura JamesWilfrid Hyde-White·Maj. Harrington aka Robert BradyRoland Culver·Detective Inspector DaneMervyn Johns·Dr. George KimberRène Ray·Mrs. AmblerLionel Jeffries·Geoffrey WindsorLisa Daniely·Frieda VeldonDavid Williams·The Detective Sergeant
Full Crew
(17 credits)
Directing· 3
Gerald Thomas·DirectorRita Davison·ContinuityWilliam Hill·Assistant Director
Writing· 1
Francis Durbridge·Screenplay
Camera· 2
Otto Heller·Director of PhotographyAlan Hume·Camera Operator
Editing· 1
Peter Boita·Editor
Sound & Music· 3
Stanley Black·Original Music ComposerRichard Marden·Sound EditorLen Page·Sound Recordist
Art & Design· 3
Jack Stevens·Art DirectionJill Carpenter·Makeup ArtistEric Saw·Draughtsman
Production· 2
Peter Rogers·ProducerBasil Keys·Production Manager
Other Departments· 2
Marjorie Whittle·HairdresserVi Murray·Wardrobe Designer
By the Numbers
65.1
OF 100
Master Score
6.6
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 The Circle's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
#000000
#990099
#FF00FF
Mood
Energetic, Modern, Social
Composition
Layered
Era
2020s
Visual Style
Graphic Design

“The poster features a central woman in a black jumpsuit and blue heels, surrounded by circular portraits of eight other individuals. Behind her are six illumina”

reality tvsocial drama
Key Elements
Circular FramesNeon LinesSilhouettes
Atmosphere
Neon
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
Abstract
Design Score
8/10
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