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Billy Budd poster
S
Masterwork
MASTER SCORE 85.9 / 100
1962·Adventure / Drama / War·2h 3m

BILLY BUDD

“The men! The mutiny! The might of the greatest adventure classic of the high seas!”

Billy is an innocent, naive seaman in the British Navy in 1797. When the ship's sadistic master-at-arms is murdered, Billy is accused and tried.

Above the Line
Peter Ustinov·DirectorPeter Ustinov·ScreenplayDeWitt Bodeen·ScreenplayRobert Krasker·Director of PhotographyAntony Hopkins·Original Music ComposerJack Harris·Editor
Cast
Terence Stamp·Billy BuddRobert Ryan·John Claggart, Master of ArmsPeter Ustinov·Edwin Fairfax Vere, Post CaptainMelvyn Douglas·The Dansker, SailmakerPaul Rogers·Philip Seymour, 1st LieutenantJohn Neville·Julian Ratcliffe, 2nd LieutenantDavid McCallum·Steven Wyatt, Gunnery OfficerRonald Lewis·Enoch Jenkins, MaintopmanLee Montague·Squeak, Mr. Claggart's assistantThomas Heathcote·Alan Payne, Maintopman
Full Crew
(7 credits)
Directing· 1
Peter Ustinov·Director
Writing· 2
Peter Ustinov·ScreenplayDeWitt Bodeen·Screenplay
Camera· 1
Robert Krasker·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Jack Harris·Editor
Sound & Music· 1
Antony Hopkins·Original Music Composer
Production· 1
Peter Ustinov·Producer
By the Numbers
85.9
OF 100
Master Score
7.8
OF 10
IMDb
91%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
—
Worldwide Gross
0
1 NOMS
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

A bespoke vision agent's reading of the design language behind Billy Budd's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
#000080
#FFD700
#FFFFFF
Mood
Dramatic, Intense, Adventurous
Composition
Split
Era
1960s
Visual Style
Illustrated

“The poster for 'Billy Budd' is divided into three vertical panels, with a yellow, irregularly shaped banner at the top displaying the title. The left panel show”

adventuredramawar
Key Elements
Sailing ShipsRopesCannonsExplosionsRifles
Atmosphere
Vibrant
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
Ocean
Design Score
7/10
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