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Never So Few poster
B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 57.8 / 100
1959·Drama / War / Adventure·2h 5m

NEVER SO FEW

“Kiss by kiss the time ran out and never so few were the moments left for love!”

A U.S. military troop takes command of a band of Burmese guerillas during World War II.

Above the Line
John Sturges·DirectorMillard Kaufman·ScreenplayTom T. Chamales·NovelWilliam H. Daniels·Director of PhotographyHugo Friedhofer·Original Music ComposerFerris Webster·Editor
Cast
Frank Sinatra·Capt. Tom ReynoldsGina Lollobrigida·Carla VesariCharles Bronson·Sgt. John DanforthSteve McQueen·Corp. Bill RingaPeter Lawford·Capt. Grey Travis, DoctorPaul Henreid·Nikko RegasBrian Donlevy·Gen. SloanKipp Hamilton·Margaret FitchDean Jones·Sgt. Jim NorbyRobert Bray·Col. Fred Parkson
Full Crew
(15 credits)
Directing· 2
John Sturges·DirectorRobert E. Relyea·Assistant Director
Writing· 2
Millard Kaufman·ScreenplayTom T. Chamales·Novel
Camera· 1
William H. Daniels·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Ferris Webster·Editor
Sound & Music· 2
Hugo Friedhofer·Original Music ComposerCharles Wolcott·Conductor
Art & Design· 4
Addison Hehr·Art DirectionHans Peters·Art DirectionHenry Grace·Set DecorationRichard Pefferle·Set Decoration
Production· 1
Edmund Grainger·Producer
Other Departments· 2
Robert R. Hoag·Special EffectsLee LeBlanc·Special Effects
By the Numbers
57.8
OF 100
Master Score
5.8
OF 10
IMDb
40%
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 Never So Few's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
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Mood
Action, Adventure, Romance
Composition
Layered
Era
1950s
Visual Style
Illustrated

“The movie poster for 'Never So Few' features an illustrated scene with two men in the foreground, armed with submachine guns, running through a jungle-like envi”

waradventureromance
Key Elements
Submachine GunHatSmokeFire
Atmosphere
Vibrant
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
Wilderness
Design Score
7/10
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