A
Excellent
MASTER SCORE 75.5 / 100
1960Crime / Drama / Mystery1h 52m
PORTRAIT IN BLACK
“They touched...and an evil spark was struck!”
A pair of lovers plot to kill the woman's rich husband.
Above the Line
Michael Gordon·DirectorIvan Goff·ScreenplayBen Roberts·ScreenplayRussell Metty·Director of PhotographyFrank Skinner·Original Music ComposerMilton Carruth·Editor
Cast
Lana Turner·Sheila CabotAnthony Quinn·Dr. David RiveraRichard Basehart·Howard MasonSandra Dee·Cathy CabotJohn Saxon·Blake RichardsRay Walston·CobbVirginia Grey·Miss LeeAnna May Wong·TawnyDennis Kohler·Peter CabotLloyd Nolan·Matthew S. Cabot
Full Crew(19 credits)
Full Crew
(19 credits)
Directing· 1
Michael Gordon·Director
Writing· 4
Ivan Goff·ScreenplayBen Roberts·ScreenplayIvan Goff·Theatre PlayBen Roberts·Theatre Play
Camera· 2
Russell Metty·Director of PhotographyEddie Pyle·Camera Operator
Editing· 1
Milton Carruth·Editor
Sound & Music· 5
Frank Skinner·Original Music ComposerWaldon O. Watson·Sound DesignerHenri Wilkinson·Sound DesignerGlenn E. Anderson·Sound DesignerTom Rennings·Sound Designer
Art & Design· 4
Richard H. Riedel·Art DirectionJean Louis·Costume DesignJulia Heron·Set DecorationSolly Martino·Props
Production· 1
Ross Hunter·Producer
Other Departments· 1
Viola Thompson·Wardrobe Designer
By the Numbers
75.5
OF 100
Master Score
6.4
OF 10
IMDb
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CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
$9M
ROI 557%
Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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Poster DNA
THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION
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Dominant Palette
3 colors
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Mood
Dramatic, Intense, Mysterious
Composition
Layered
Era
1960s
Visual Style
Photographic
“The poster features four individuals in a dramatic, close-up composition against a warm, muted yellow background. In the foreground, a man in a dark suit embrac”
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Key Elements
Woman's Hand With Ring And BraceletMan's Hand
Atmosphere
Warm
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
Indoor
Design Score
7/10
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