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Deadfall poster
B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 63.3 / 100
1968·Crime / Drama / Thriller·2h

DEADFALL

“Michael Caine plunges into the world of the adulterous... the treacherous... and the perverse!”

Cat burglar Henry Clarke and his accomplices the Moreaus attempt to steal diamonds from the chateau of millionaire Salinas.

Above the Line
Bryan Forbes·DirectorBryan Forbes·ScreenplayDesmond Cory·NovelGerry Turpin·Director of PhotographyJohn Barry·Original Music ComposerJohn Jympson·Editor
Cast
Michael Caine·HenryGiovanna Ralli·FeEric Portman·MoreauNanette Newman·The GirlVladek Sheybal·Dr. DelgadoEmilio Rodríguez·Police CaptainDavid Buck·SalinasCarmen Dene·MasseuseGeraldine Sherman·ReceptionistLeonard Rossiter·Fillmore
Full Crew
(18 credits)
Directing· 3
Bryan Forbes·DirectorChristopher Dryhurst·Assistant DirectorJosé López Rodero·Assistant Director
Writing· 2
Bryan Forbes·ScreenplayDesmond Cory·Novel
Camera· 2
Gerry Turpin·Director of PhotographyRonnie Taylor·Camera Operator
Editing· 1
John Jympson·Editor
Sound & Music· 3
John Barry·Original Music ComposerBill Daniels·Sound RecordistGordon K. McCallum·Sound Recordist
Art & Design· 4
Ray Simm·Production DesignJulie Harris·Costume DesignBasil Newall·Makeup ArtistFreddie Williamson·Makeup Artist
Production· 2
Paul Monash·ProducerJack Rix·Associate Producer
Other Departments· 1
Barbara Ritchie·Hair Designer
By the Numbers
63.3
OF 100
Master Score
5.7
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 Deadfall's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
#080404
#7C0C0C
#C86414
Mood
Ominous
Composition
Diagonal
Era
1990s
Visual Style
Graphic Design

“The movie poster features a large knife blade dominating the foreground, reflecting light. Behind the knife, a fiery sky with lightning bolts is visible, and a ”

horror
Key Elements
KnifeFaceLightning
Atmosphere
Dark
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
Abstract
Design Score
7/10
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