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The Front poster
A
Excellent
MASTER SCORE 79.1 / 100
1976·Drama / Comedy·1h 35m

THE FRONT

“America's most unlikely hero.”

A cashier poses as a writer for blacklisted talents to submit their work through, but the injustice around him pushes him to take a stand.

Above the Line
Martin Ritt·DirectorWalter Bernstein·WriterMichael Chapman·Director of PhotographyDave Grusin·Original Music ComposerSidney Levin·Editor
Cast
Woody Allen·Howard PrinceZero Mostel·Hecky BrownHerschel Bernardi·Philip SussmanMichael Murphy·Alfred MillerAndrea Marcovicci·Florence BarrettRemak Ramsay·HennesseyMarvin Lichterman·Myer PrinceLloyd Gough·DelaneyDavid Margulies·PhelpsJoshua Shelley·Sam
Full Crew
(30 credits)
Directing· 4
Martin Ritt·DirectorPeter R. Scoppa·Assistant DirectorB.J. Bjorkman·Script SupervisorRalph S. Singleton·Second Assistant Director
Writing· 1
Walter Bernstein·Writer
Camera· 3
Michael Chapman·Director of PhotographyFred Schuler·Camera OperatorRobert Ward·Key Grip
Editing· 2
Sidney Levin·EditorRalph S. Singleton·First Assistant Editor
Sound & Music· 2
Dave Grusin·Original Music ComposerTom Beckert·Sound Re-Recording Mixer
Art & Design· 5
Ruth Morley·Costume DesignCharles Bailey·Art DirectionJoseph M. Caracciolo·Property MasterRobert Drumheller·Set DecorationRobert Jiras·Makeup Artist
Production· 8
Martin Ritt·ProducerCharles H. Joffe·Executive ProducerRobert Drumheller·Production ManagerRobert Greenhut·Associate ProducerPeter Burrell·Location ManagerLois Kramer Hartwick·Production Office CoordinatorGolda David·Producer's AssistantChristopher Cronyn·Location Manager
Other Departments· 5
James Fanning·Transportation CaptainPeggy Farrell·Wardrobe MasterPhilip Leto·HairstylistRichard Quinlan·GafferBruno Robotti·Scenic Artist
By the Numbers
79.1
OF 100
Master Score
7.3
OF 10
IMDb
72%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
—
Worldwide Gross
0
1 NOMS
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

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Dominant Palette
3 colors
#4A2F1B
#87B6E0
#FFFFFF
Mood
Thought Provoking, Dramatic
Composition
Centered
Era
1970s
Visual Style
Painted

“An illustrated image depicts a man with glasses, resembling Woody Allen, wearing a brown jacket with an American flag pattern on the lapels and shoulders. He is”

drama
Key Elements
GlassesJacketAmerican Flag PatternTypewriterSmall Figures
Atmosphere
Bright
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
Abstract
Design Score
7/10
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