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Winning poster
B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 65.0 / 100
1969·Action / Drama / Sport·2h 3m

WINNING

“Winning is... everything.”

Frank Capua is a rising star on the race circuit who dreams of winning the big one - the Indianapolis 500. But to get there he runs the risk of losing his wife Elora to his rival, Luther Erding, and strains the relationship with his stepson.

Above the Line
James Goldstone·DirectorHoward Rodman·ScreenplayRichard Moore·Director of PhotographyDave Grusin·MusicRichard C. Meyer·Editor
Cast
Paul Newman·Frank CapuaJoanne Woodward·EloraRobert Wagner·Lou ErdingRichard Thomas·CharleyDavid Sheiner·Leo CrawfordClu Gulager·LarryBarry Ford·BottineauKaren Arthur·Miss Dairy QueenBobby Unser·HimselfTony Hulman·Himself
Full Crew
(30 credits)
Directing· 3
James Goldstone·DirectorMarie Kenney·Script SupervisorSkip Cosper·Assistant Director
Writing· 1
Howard Rodman·Screenplay
Camera· 3
Richard Moore·Director of PhotographyLarry Gianneschi III·Assistant CameraSteve Rez·Key Grip
Editing· 2
Richard C. Meyer·EditorEdward A. Biery·Editor
Sound & Music· 5
Dave Grusin·MusicStanley Wilson·Music SupervisorWaldon O. Watson·SoundJames T. Porter·SoundRonald Pierce·Sound
Art & Design· 7
Edith Head·Costume DesignAlexander Golitzen·Art DirectionJohn J. Lloyd·Art DirectionJoe Alves·Art DirectionJohn McCarthy Jr.·Set DecorationBud Westmore·Makeup ArtistGeorge Milo·Set Decoration
Production· 6
John Foreman·ProducerGeorge Santoro·Associate ProducerPaul Newman·Co-Executive ProducerWallace Worsley Jr.·Production SupervisorArthur S. Newman Jr.·Unit Production ManagerAnnabelle King·Production Assistant
Other Departments· 3
Bob Bondurant·Technical AdvisorFrank Brendel·Special EffectsAlby Thomas·Transportation Coordinator
By the Numbers
65.0
OF 100
Master Score
6.1
OF 10
IMDb
56%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
$15M
ROI 193%
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 Winning's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
#FFFFFF
#E2843B
#4A2C22
Mood
Romantic, Dramatic, Intense
Composition
Layered
Era
1960s
Visual Style
Illustrated

“The poster features an illustrated scene with three people and a race track. In the upper left, a man in a dark suit and checkered shirt holds a woman's face, l”

romancesportdrama
Key Elements
Race CarsCigarette
Atmosphere
Vibrant
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
None Visible
Design Score
7/10
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