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Sebastian poster
B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 61.2 / 100
1968·Drama / Romance / Thriller·1h 40m

SEBASTIAN

“Codes were made to be broken. / Women were made to be loved. / Sebastian was made to do both!”

Sebastian is an undisciplined mathematics genius who works in the "cipher bureau" of the British Intelligence. While cracking enemy codes, Sebastian finds time to romance co-worker Rebecca Howard.

Above the Line
David Greene·DirectorGerald Vaughan-Hughes·ScreenplayLeo Marks·StoryGerry Fisher·Director of PhotographyJerry Goldsmith·Original Music ComposerBrian Smedley-Aston·Editor
Cast
Dirk Bogarde·SebastianSusannah York·Rebecca HowardLilli Palmer·Elsa ShahnJohn Gielgud·Head of IntelligenceJanet Munro·Carol FancyRonald Fraser·TobyMargaret Johnston·Miss ElliottNigel Davenport·Gen. PhillipsJohn Ronane·JamesonHayward Morse·Gavin
Full Crew
(30 credits)
Directing· 4
David Greene·DirectorZelda Barron·ContinuityAnn Skinner·ContinuityGordon Gilbert·Assistant Director
Writing· 2
Gerald Vaughan-Hughes·ScreenplayLeo Marks·Story
Camera· 3
Gerry Fisher·Director of PhotographyJimmy Turrell·Camera OperatorWally Byatt·Focus Puller
Editing· 1
Brian Smedley-Aston·Editor
Sound & Music· 5
Jerry Goldsmith·Original Music ComposerH.L. Bird·SoundDon Challis·Sound EditorTristram Cary·Sound EffectsGerry Humphreys·Sound
Art & Design· 8
Fred Carter·Art DirectionWilfred Shingleton·Production DesignRichard Williams·Opening Title SequenceAlf Pegley·Property MasterSue Yelland·Costume ConsultantTerence Morgan·Set DecorationTerence Morgan II·Set DresserBob Lawrance·Makeup Artist
Production· 5
Michael Powell·ProducerGerry Fisher·ProducerHerbert Brodkin·ProducerEdith Hamlin·CastingJohn Pellatt·Associate Producer
Other Departments· 2
Gladys Leakey·HairdresserBridget Sellers·Wardrobe Master
By the Numbers
61.2
OF 100
Master Score
6.1
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 Sebastian's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
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#3E2E2A
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Mood
Romantic, Intimate, Warm
Composition
Layered
Era
2010s
Visual Style
Photographic

“The movie poster is divided into three horizontal sections. The top section shows two men, one with a beard and short blonde hair, the other with dark curly hai”

romancedrama
Key Elements
MugsCouch
Atmosphere
Warm
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
Mixed
Design Score
7/10
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