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Take a Giant Step poster
C
Average
MASTER SCORE 48.8 / 100
1959·Drama·1h 40m

TAKE A GIANT STEP

“From Playground to hunting ground - in a bar!”

After African-American teenager Spence Scott gets expelled from his private school for arguing with a teacher, he turns to his grandmother for advice. Spence, who lives in a genteel white area and has mostly white friends, feels like an outsider. He visits a bar in a black neighborhood, where he meets a few prostitutes, which doesn't help. Eventually, Spence starts a friendship with the housekeeper, Christine, who tells him her own difficult story.

Above the Line
Philip Leacock·DirectorLouis S. Peterson·ScreenplayJulius J. Epstein·ScreenplayArthur E. Arling·Director of PhotographyJack Marshall·Original Music ComposerFrank Gross·Editor
Cast
Johnny Nash·Spencer ScottEstelle Hemsley·Grandmother MartinRuby Dee·ChristineFrederick O'Neal·Lem ScottBeah Richards·May ScottEllen Holly·The Girl in the BarPaulene Myers·VioletRoyce Wallace·Rose ThompsonFrances Foster·PoppyRoy Glenn·Minister
Full Crew
(11 credits)
Directing· 1
Philip Leacock·Director
Writing· 3
Louis S. Peterson·ScreenplayJulius J. Epstein·ScreenplayLouis S. Peterson·Theatre Play
Camera· 1
Arthur E. Arling·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Frank Gross·Editor
Sound & Music· 1
Jack Marshall·Original Music Composer
Art & Design· 3
Edward Carrere·Art DirectionRussell A. Gausman·Set DecorationOliver Emert·Set Decoration
Production· 1
Julius J. Epstein·Producer
By the Numbers
48.8
OF 100
Master Score
7.0
OF 10
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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 Take a Giant Step's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
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#D83E00
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Mood
Dramatic, Thoughtful, Romantic
Composition
Layered
Era
1960s
Visual Style
Mixed Media

“The poster features a bright yellow background with several images and text. At the top, a white line drawing of a man stands. Below and to the left, a large re”

dramaromance
Atmosphere
Vibrant
Color Mood
Warm
Setting
Indoor
Design Score
7/10
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