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B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 63.4 / 100
1963·Biography / Crime / Drama·1h 38m

DR. CRIPPEN

“The crime of the century! Was he really guilty?”

A British physician stands trial for murdering his wife after he and his mistress are captured while fleeing to Canada.

Above the Line
Robert Lynn·DirectorLeigh Vance·WriterNicolas Roeg·Director of PhotographyKen Jones·MusicLee Doig·Editor
Cast
Donald Pleasence·Dr. Hawley Harvey CrippenCoral Browne·Belle CrippenSamantha Eggar·Ethel Le NeveDonald Wolfit·R.D. Muir (as Sir Donald Wolfit)James Robertson Justice·Captain McKenzieGeoffrey Toone·Mr. TobinDouglas Bradley-Smith·Dr. PepperOlga Lindo·Mrs. Clara ArdittiElspeth March·Mrs. JacksonPaul Carpenter·Bruce Martin
Full Crew
(12 credits)
Directing· 1
Robert Lynn·Director
Writing· 1
Leigh Vance·Writer
Camera· 3
Nicolas Roeg·Director of PhotographyAlex Thomson·Camera OperatorRonnie Pilgrim·Still Photographer
Editing· 1
Lee Doig·Editor
Sound & Music· 2
Ken Jones·MusicEdgar Vetter·Sound
Art & Design· 2
Robert Jones·Art DirectionBob Clark·Makeup Artist
Production· 1
John Clein·Producer
Other Departments· 1
Polly Young·Hairstylist
By the Numbers
63.4
OF 100
Master Score
6.4
OF 10
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Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

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Dominant Palette
3 colors
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Mood
Suspenseful
Composition
Layered
Era
1960s
Visual Style
Graphic Design

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Key Elements
MaskTombstonesShovelDog
Atmosphere
Vibrant
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
Abstract
Design Score
7/10
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