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The Apartment poster
S
Masterwork
MASTER SCORE 90.4 / 100
1960·Comedy / Drama / Romance·2h 5m

THE APARTMENT

“Movie-wise, there has never been anything like it - laugh-wise, love-wise, or otherwise-wise!”

Bud Baxter is a minor clerk in a huge New York insurance company, until he discovers a quick way to climb the corporate ladder. He lends out his apartment to the executives as a place to take their mistresses. Although he often has to deal with the aftermath of their visits, one night he's left with a major problem to solve.

Above the Line
Billy Wilder·DirectorI. A. L. Diamond·ScreenplayBilly Wilder·ScreenplayJoseph LaShelle·Director of PhotographyAdolph Deutsch·Original Music ComposerDaniel Mandell·Editor
Cast
Jack Lemmon·C.C. BaxterShirley MacLaine·Fran KubelikFred MacMurray·Jeff D. SheldrakeRay Walston·Joe DobischJack Kruschen·Dr. DreyfussDavid Lewis·Al KirkebyHope Holiday·Mrs. Margie MacDougallJoan Shawlee·SylviaNaomi Stevens·Mrs. Mildred DreyfussJohnny Seven·Karl Matuschka
Full Crew
(7 credits)
Directing· 1
Billy Wilder·Director
Writing· 2
I. A. L. Diamond·ScreenplayBilly Wilder·Screenplay
Camera· 1
Joseph LaShelle·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Daniel Mandell·Editor
Sound & Music· 1
Adolph Deutsch·Original Music Composer
Production· 1
Billy Wilder·Producer
By the Numbers
90.4
OF 100
Master Score
8.3
OF 10
IMDb
93%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
$25M
ROI 73333%
Worldwide Gross
5
5 NOMS
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

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

Dominant Palette
3 colors
#D90000
#FFFFFF
#000000
Mood
Playful, Mysterious
Composition
Split
Era
1960s
Visual Style
Graphic Design

“The poster features a minimalist illustration on a solid red background. Two silhouetted figures, a man and a woman, are depicted in the upper center, holding h”

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Key Elements
KeyKey TagBeaded Chain
Atmosphere
Vibrant
Color Mood
Warm
Setting
Abstract
Design Score
8/10
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