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Fahrenheit 451 poster
A
Excellent
MASTER SCORE 70.7 / 100
1966·Drama / Sci-Fi / Science Fiction·1h 52m

FAHRENHEIT 451

“What if you had no right to read?”

In the future, the government maintains control of public opinion by outlawing literature and maintaining a group of enforcers, known as “firemen,” to perform the necessary book burnings. Fireman Montag begins to question the morality of his vocation…

Above the Line
François Truffaut·DirectorFrançois Truffaut·ScreenplayJean-Louis Richard·ScreenplayNicolas Roeg·Director of PhotographyBernard Herrmann·Original Music ComposerThom Noble·Editor
Cast
Julie Christie·Clarisse / Linda MontagOskar Werner·Guy MontagCyril Cusack·Captain BeattyAnton Diffring·Fabian / HeadmistressJeremy Spenser·Man with the AppleBee Duffell·Book WomanAlex Scott·Book Person: 'The Life of Henry Brulard'Gillian Aldam·Judoka Woman (uncredited)Michael Balfour·Book Person: Machiavelli's 'The Prince' (uncredited)Ann Bell·Doris (uncredited)
Full Crew
(30 credits)
Directing· 2
François Truffaut·DirectorBryan Coates·Assistant Director
Writing· 3
François Truffaut·ScreenplayJean-Louis Richard·ScreenplayRay Bradbury·Novel
Camera· 2
Nicolas Roeg·Director of PhotographyAnthony B. Richmond·Clapper Loader
Editing· 1
Thom Noble·Editor
Sound & Music· 5
Bernard Herrmann·Original Music ComposerGordon K. McCallum·Sound MixerOtto Snel·Sound Re-Recording MixerCharlie McFadden·Boom OperatorBernard Herrmann·Conductor
Art & Design· 7
Syd Cain·Art DirectionSyd Cain·Production DesignTony Walton·Production DesignYvonne Blake·Assistant Art DirectorBasil Newall·Makeup ArtistTony Walton·Costume DesignerYvonne Blake·Assistant Costume Designer
Production· 6
Lewis M. Allen·ProducerMiriam Brickman·Executive ProducerMickey Delamar·Associate ProducerJane C. Nusbaum·Associate ProducerIan Lewis·Production ManagerMiriam Brickman·Casting Director
Other Departments· 4
David Rudkin·Additional DialogueHelen Scott·Additional DialogueCharles Staffell·Special EffectsJoyce James·Hairstylist
By the Numbers
70.7
OF 100
Master Score
7.2
OF 10
IMDb
81%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
$2M
ROI 33%
Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

A bespoke vision agent's reading of the design language behind Fahrenheit 451's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
#192435
#A45235
#E8A153
Mood
Intense, Dramatic
Composition
Centered
Era
2010s
Visual Style
Photographic

“The movie poster features two men against a dark, slightly blurred background. In the foreground, a Black man with short hair is holding an open book engulfed i”

sci-fi
Key Elements
BookFire
Atmosphere
Dark, Gritty
Color Mood
Warm
Setting
None Visible
Design Score
7/10
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