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B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 64.8 / 100
1968·Action / Drama / Thriller·1h 47m

A DANDY IN ASPIC

“A Double Agent in Double Danger!”

Double-agent Alexander Eberlin is assigned by the British to hunt out a Russian spy, known to them as Krasnevin. Only Eberlin knows that Krasnevin is none other than himself! Accompanying him on his mission is a ruthless partner, who gradually discovers his secret as Eberlin tries to maneuver himself out of a desperate situation.

Above the Line
Anthony Mann, Laurence Harvey·DirectorDerek Marlowe·ScreenplayDerek Marlowe·NovelAustin Dempster·Director of PhotographyQuincy Jones·Original Music ComposerThelma Connell·Editor
Cast
Laurence Harvey·EberlinTom Courtenay·GatissMia Farrow·CarolineHarry Andrews·FraserPeter Cook·PrentissLionel Stander·SobakevichPer Oscarsson·PavelBarbara Murray·Miss VoglerNorman Bird·CopperfieldCalvin Lockhart·Brogue
Full Crew
(26 credits)
Directing· 4
Anthony Mann·DirectorLaurence Harvey·DirectorElaine Schreyeck·ContinuityJimmy Komisarjevsky·Assistant Director
Writing· 2
Derek Marlowe·ScreenplayDerek Marlowe·Novel
Camera· 4
Austin Dempster·Director of PhotographyChristopher Challis·Director of PhotographyAustin Dempster·Camera OperatorDavid James·Still Photographer
Editing· 2
Thelma Connell·EditorStephen Warwick·Assistant Editor
Sound & Music· 3
Quincy Jones·Original Music ComposerPeter T. Davies·Sound RecordistGerry Humphreys·Sound Recordist
Art & Design· 4
Carmen Dillon·Art DirectionPatrick McLoughlin·Art DirectionPierre Cardin·Costume DesignerJill Carpenter·Makeup Artist
Production· 5
Anthony Mann·ProducerHarold Buck·Production ManagerMaude Spector·CastingLeslie Gilliat·Associate ProducerEddie Pike·Unit Manager
Other Departments· 2
Anne Box·HairdresserBetty Adamson·Wardrobe Supervisor
By the Numbers
64.8
OF 100
Master Score
6.2
OF 10
IMDb
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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 A Dandy in Aspic's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
#0D0D0D
#FFFFFF
#CC0000
Mood
Tense, Mysterious, Dramatic
Composition
Layered
Era
1960s
Visual Style
Graphic Design

“The poster features a man in a dark coat holding a pistol, with a target reticle overlaid on his face. Above him, a man in a suit lies on a red background. Belo”

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Key Elements
PistolTarget Reticle
Atmosphere
Dark
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
Abstract
Design Score
8/10
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