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First Love poster
B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 61.2 / 100
1977·Drama / Romance·1h 32m

FIRST LOVE

“Why doesn't anyone tell you there's a difference between making love and being in love?”

A college soccer player falls hard for a campus beauty, who is the mistress of an older married attorney.

Above the Line
Joan Darling·DirectorDavid Freeman·ScreenplayJane Stanton Hitchcock·ScreenplayBobby Byrne·Director of PhotographyJohn Barry·Original Music ComposerFrank Morriss·Editor
Cast
William Katt·Elgin SmithSusan Dey·Caroline HedgesJohn Heard·David BonnerBeverly D'Angelo·ShelleyRobert Loggia·John MarchTom Lacy·Professor OxtanSwoosie Kurtz·MarshaJune Barrett·FeliciaJudy Kerr·SecretaryPat O'Hara·Zookeeper
Full Crew
(14 credits)
Directing· 1
Joan Darling·Director
Writing· 3
David Freeman·ScreenplayJane Stanton Hitchcock·ScreenplayHarold Brodkey·Short Story
Camera· 2
Bobby Byrne·Director of PhotographyRobert C. Thomas·Camera Operator
Editing· 1
Frank Morriss·Editor
Sound & Music· 1
John Barry·Original Music Composer
Art & Design· 3
Robert Luthardt·Production DesignDonfeld·Costume DesignDonfeld·Set Decoration
Production· 2
Lawrence Turman·ProducerDavid Foster·Producer
Other Departments· 1
Charles Spurgeon·Special Effects
By the Numbers
61.2
OF 100
Master Score
5.9
OF 10
IMDb
—
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
$9M
ROI 213%
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 First Love's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
#D2B48C
#FFFFFF
#4682B4
Mood
Romantic, Serene
Composition
Centered
Era
Contemporary
Visual Style
Photographic

“The movie poster features two people embracing in a snowy outdoor setting at night. A triangular yield sign is visible to the left of the couple. The title "Fir”

romance
Key Elements
Yield SignSnowCouple
Atmosphere
Cold
Color Mood
Cool
Setting
Rural
Design Score
7/10
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