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Play It Again, Sam poster
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Masterwork
MASTER SCORE 88.7 / 100
1972·Comedy / Romance·1h 25m

PLAY IT AGAIN, SAM

“"It's still the same old story, a fight for love and glory."*”

A neurotic film critic obsessed with the movie Casablanca attempts to get over his wife leaving him by dating again with the help of a married couple and his illusory idol, Humphrey Bogart.

Above the Line
Herbert Ross·DirectorWoody Allen·ScreenplayOwen Roizman·Director of PhotographyBilly Goldenberg·Original Music ComposerMarion Rothman·Editor
Cast
Woody Allen·Allan FelixDiane Keaton·Linda ChristieTony Roberts·Dick ChristieJerry Lacy·Humphrey BogartSusan Anspach·NancyJennifer Salt·Sharon LakeJoy Bang·JulieViva·JenniferSusanne Zenor·Discotheque GirlDiana Davila·Museum Girl
Full Crew
(6 credits)
Directing· 1
Herbert Ross·Director
Writing· 1
Woody Allen·Screenplay
Camera· 1
Owen Roizman·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Marion Rothman·Editor
Sound & Music· 1
Billy Goldenberg·Original Music Composer
Production· 1
Arthur P. Jacobs·Producer
By the Numbers
88.7
OF 100
Master Score
7.6
OF 10
IMDb
97%
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 Play It Again, Sam's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
#FEE100
#00008B
#808080
Mood
Quirky, Introspective, Romantic
Composition
Split
Era
1970s
Visual Style
Mixed Media

“The poster is split vertically down the middle, with the left half being solid yellow and the right half solid blue. On the yellow side, a black and white photo”

comedyromance
Key Elements
GlassesSweaterTrousersSun DrawingTrench CoatHat
Atmosphere
Vibrant
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
Abstract
Design Score
8/10
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