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The Killing of Sister George poster
A
Excellent
MASTER SCORE 74.1 / 100
1968·Drama / Comedy·2h 18m

THE KILLING OF SISTER GEORGE

“The story of three consenting adults in the privacy of their own home.”

When June Buckridge arrives at her London flat and announces 'They are going to murder me', her long-time lover and doll-cuddling flat mate Alice 'Childie' McNaught realizes that things are going to change. For June is referring to her character 'Sister George', a lovable nurse she portrays in a popular daytime serial. To make matters worse, the widowed executive at the BBC responsible for the decision to kill off Sister George - Mercy Croft is also a predatory lesbian who is after Childie and will stop at nothing to get what she wants.

Above the Line
Robert Aldrich·DirectorLukas Heller·WriterFrank Marcus·Theatre PlayJoseph F. Biroc·Director of PhotographyGerald Fried·MusicMichael Luciano·Editor
Cast
Beryl Reid·June 'George' BuckridgeSusannah York·Alice 'Childie' McNaughtCoral Browne·Mercy CroftRonald Fraser·Leo LockhartPatricia Medina·Betty ThaxterHugh Paddick·FreddieCyril Delevanti·Ted BakerWilliam Beckley·Floor ManagerBrendan Dillon·Bert TurnerByron Webster·Jack Adams
Full Crew
(17 credits)
Directing· 1
Robert Aldrich·Director
Writing· 2
Lukas Heller·WriterFrank Marcus·Theatre Play
Camera· 2
Joseph F. Biroc·Director of PhotographyWally Fairweather·Camera Operator
Editing· 1
Michael Luciano·Editor
Sound & Music· 2
Gerald Fried·MusicRobin Gregory·Sound Mixer
Art & Design· 5
Renié·Costume DesignWilliam Glasgow·Art DirectionWilliam Turner·Makeup ArtistJohn Brown·Set DecorationJack Holden·Assistant Art Director
Production· 2
Robert Aldrich·ProducerLynn Stalmaster·Casting
Other Departments· 2
Jean Austin·HairstylistYgnacio Sepulveda·Property Master
By the Numbers
74.1
OF 100
Master Score
7.0
OF 10
IMDb
63%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
—
Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

A bespoke vision agent's reading of the design language behind The Killing of Sister George's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
#0066CC
#3399FF
#FFCC66
Mood
Dramatic, Mysterious
Composition
Layered
Era
1960s
Visual Style
Painted

“The poster features an illustrated composition dominated by shades of blue. In the upper left, a woman's face is depicted in blue and green tones, looking right”

dramamystery
Key Elements
PillowDoll
Atmosphere
Muted
Color Mood
Cool
Setting
Abstract
Design Score
7/10
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