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Bye Bye Braverman poster
B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 64.5 / 100
1968·Comedy / Drama·1h 34m

BYE BYE BRAVERMAN

“This motion picture is conceived to erase the memory of Leslie Braverman, who had the poor taste to drop dead, without warning, thereby inflicting on his family and friends all sorts of burdensome inconveniences—like, for openers, the funeral.”

One day, Morroe Rieff learns that his friend and fellow writer, Leslie Braverman, has died. After meeting Leslie's widow, Inez, who is more flirtatious than grieving, Morroe joins up with three other writer friends, Barnet, Felix, and Holly to attend funeral services. However, the quartet faces numerous obstacles that could keep them from paying their respects.

Above the Line
Sidney Lumet·DirectorHerbert Sargent·ScreenplayWallace Markfield·NovelBoris Kaufman·Director of PhotographyPeter Matz·Original Music ComposerGerald B. Greenberg·Editor
Cast
George Segal·Morroe RieffJack Warden·Barnet WeinsteinJoseph Wiseman·Felix OttensteenSorrell Booke·Holly LevineJessica Walter·Inez BravermanPhyllis Newman·Myra MandelbaumZohra Lampert·Etta RieffGodfrey Cambridge·Taxi DriverAlan King·The RabbiAnthony Holland·Max Ottenstein
Full Crew
(26 credits)
Directing· 4
Sidney Lumet·DirectorMaggie James·Script SupervisorAlan Hopkins·Assistant DirectorBurtt Harris·Assistant Director
Writing· 2
Herbert Sargent·ScreenplayWallace Markfield·Novel
Camera· 3
Boris Kaufman·Director of PhotographyHank Muller·Camera OperatorCharles Kolb·Key Grip
Editing· 2
Gerald B. Greenberg·EditorLynn Lewis Lovett·Assistant Editor
Sound & Music· 4
Peter Matz·Original Music ComposerDick Vorisek·Sound MixerAlan Heim·Sound EditorFred Bosch·Sound Engineer
Art & Design· 4
Ben Kasazkow·Art DirectionWilliam Herman·Makeup ArtistAnna Hill Johnstone·Costume DesignerJohn Godfrey·Set Decoration
Production· 4
Sidney Lumet·ProducerJessica Skippon·Production SecretaryKenneth Utt·Production SupervisorCharles H. Maguire·Associate Producer
Other Departments· 3
Willie Meyerhoff·GafferStanley Cappiello·Scenic ArtistWilliam Chiarelli·Hairstylist
By the Numbers
64.5
OF 100
Master Score
5.6
OF 10
IMDb
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CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
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Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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Poster DNA

THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

A bespoke vision agent's reading of the design language behind Bye Bye Braverman's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
#8A52A3
#A33E29
#000000
Mood
Joyful, Whimsical, Farewell
Composition
Split
Era
1960s
Visual Style
Illustrated

“The upper portion of the poster features a whimsical illustration of a group of people in and around a small, red, vintage car, all appearing to be in motion an”

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