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A
Excellent
MASTER SCORE 79.2 / 100
1961·Crime / Drama·1h 39m

WHISTLE DOWN THE WIND

“Today's hottest young star in her newest... and by far her greatest.”

When an injured wife-murderer takes refuge on a remote Lancashire farm, the farmer’s three children mistakenly believe him to be the Second Coming of Christ.

Above the Line
Bryan Forbes·DirectorWillis Hall·ScreenplayKeith Waterhouse·ScreenplayArthur Ibbetson·Director of PhotographyMalcolm Arnold·Original Music ComposerMax Benedict·Editor
Cast
Hayley Mills·Kathy BostockBernard Lee·Mr. BostockAlan Bates·The Man, Arthur Alan BlakeyNorman Bird·EddieDiane Clare·Sunday School Teacher, Miss LodgePatricia Heneghan·Salvation Army GirlJohn Arnatt·Supt. TeesdaleElsie Wagstaff·Auntie DorothyHamilton Dyce·The VicarHoward Douglas·The Vet, Dr. Weaver
Full Crew
(16 credits)
Directing· 3
Bryan Forbes·DirectorBasil Rayburn·Assistant DirectorCharles Blair·Second Assistant Director
Writing· 3
Willis Hall·ScreenplayKeith Waterhouse·ScreenplayMary Hayley Bell·Novel
Camera· 2
Arthur Ibbetson·Director of PhotographyDavid Harcourt·Camera Operator
Editing· 1
Max Benedict·Editor
Sound & Music· 1
Malcolm Arnold·Original Music Composer
Art & Design· 2
Ray Simm·Art DirectionGeoffrey Rodway·Makeup Artist
Production· 3
Richard Attenborough·ProducerDiana Hawkins·PublicistMaureen Goldner·Casting
Other Departments· 1
Stella Rivers·Hairdresser
By the Numbers
79.2
OF 100
Master Score
7.6
OF 10
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Worldwide Gross
0
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

A bespoke vision agent's reading of the design language behind Whistle Down the Wind's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
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#F279A6
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Mood
Stark, Direct, Intriguing
Composition
Layered
Era
1960s
Visual Style
Graphic Design

“The poster is divided into three horizontal sections. The top section is a solid light blue rectangle. The middle section features a black and white, stippled c”

Atmosphere
Vibrant
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
Abstract
Design Score
8/10
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