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Two Way Stretch poster
A
Excellent
MASTER SCORE 74.6 / 100
1960·Comedy / Crime·1h 18m

TWO WAY STRETCH

Three criminals plan to break out of prison the day before their release in order to carry out a daring jewel robbery, intending to establish the perfect alibi by returning to jail afterwards. First however they must get out, a task made more difficult by a new, stricter prison officer.

Above the Line
Robert Day·DirectorLen Heath·ScreenplayJohn Warren·ScreenplayGeoffrey Faithfull·Director of PhotographyPaddy Cunningham·Sound RecordistBert Rule·Editor
Cast
Peter Sellers·Dodger LaneWilfrid Hyde-White·Soapy StevensMaurice Denham·Governor Horatio BennettIrene Handl·Mrs. PriceDavid Lodge·Jelly KnightLionel Jeffries·Chief Prison Officer Sidney CroutLiz Fraser·EthelBernard Cribbins·Lennie PriceBeryl Reid·Miss PringleWalter Hudd·Reverend Patterson
Full Crew
(14 credits)
Directing· 2
Robert Day·DirectorKip Gowans·Assistant Director
Writing· 3
Len Heath·ScreenplayJohn Warren·ScreenplayVivian Cox·Story
Camera· 2
Geoffrey Faithfull·Director of PhotographyFrank Drake·Camera Operator
Editing· 1
Bert Rule·Editor
Sound & Music· 2
Paddy Cunningham·Sound RecordistMaurice Askew·Sound Recordist
Art & Design· 2
John Box·Art DirectionJimmy Evans·Makeup Artist
Production· 1
E.M. Smedley-Aston·Producer
Other Departments· 1
Joyce James·Hairdresser
By the Numbers
74.6
OF 100
Master Score
6.8
OF 10
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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 Two Way Stretch's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
#FFFFFF
#E02020
#87CEEB
Mood
Playful, Mischievous, Humorous
Composition
Centered
Era
1960s
Visual Style
Illustrated

“An illustrated poster features three male figures from the waist up, viewed from behind, wearing light blue and white striped prison uniforms. Each uniform has ”

comedycrime
Key Elements
Prison UniformsBeadsRectangular Objects (cards Money)
Atmosphere
Bright
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
Abstract
Design Score
7/10
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