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B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 68.3 / 100
1965·Biography / Drama·1h 50m

YOUNG CASSIDY

“He's a brawling, sprawling giant - on the make for fame and fortune and then some!”

In Dublin circa 1911, John Cassidy (Rod Taylor), an impoverished idealist, whose ambitions are restricted by the demands of looking after his family, journeys through the social injustices of Dublin life, involving himself with the rowdy tramway-men strike, dawdling with prostitute Daisy Battles (Julie Christie), and seeking a better life. He falls in love with bookshop assistant Nora (Dame Maggie Smith) who encourages him toward a life of writing. Finding success at the Abbey Theatre, his unorthodox views estrange him from family, friends, and his own past.

Above the Line
Jack Cardiff, John Ford·DirectorJohn Whiting·ScreenplaySean O'Casey·BookEdward Scaife·Director of PhotographySean O'Riada·Original Music ComposerAnne V. Coates·Editor
Cast
Rod Taylor·John CassidyJulie Christie·Daisy BattlesMaggie Smith·NoraMichael Redgrave·W.B. YeatsEdith Evans·Lady GregoryFlora Robson·Mrs. CassidyJack MacGowran·ArchieSiân Phillips·EllaT. P. McKenna·TomJulie Ross·Sara
Full Crew
(16 credits)
Directing· 2
Jack Cardiff·DirectorJohn Quested·Assistant Director
Writing· 2
John Whiting·ScreenplaySean O'Casey·Book
Camera· 1
Edward Scaife·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Anne V. Coates·Editor
Sound & Music· 1
Sean O'Riada·Original Music Composer
Art & Design· 3
Michael Stringer·Art DirectionMargaret Furse·Costume DesignErnest Gasser·Makeup Artist
Production· 5
Robert D. Graff·ProducerRobert Emmett Ginna·ProducerMichael Killanin·Associate ProducerMiriam Brickman·CastingEdward Joseph·Production Supervisor
Other Departments· 1
Maude Onslow·Hairstylist
By the Numbers
68.3
OF 100
Master Score
6.5
OF 10
IMDb
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CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
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Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

A bespoke vision agent's reading of the design language behind Young Cassidy's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
#FFFFFF
#2E4F0A
#8C5432
Mood
Dramatic, Passionate, Action Packed
Composition
Collage
Era
1960s
Visual Style
Illustrated

“The movie poster for 'Young Cassidy' features a collage of images against a mostly white background at the top and a dark green/black background at the bottom. ”

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Key Elements
BeltHorseDraped Garment
Atmosphere
Vibrant
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
Rural
Design Score
7/10
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