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Testament poster
B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 69.5 / 100
1983·Drama / Sci-Fi / Science Fiction·1h 30m

TESTAMENT

“They never had a chance to see their children grow up. To watch each other grow old. To fix up the house, to take that vacation. Because it only took an instant to shatter their dreams.”

It is just another day in the small town of Hamlin until something disastrous happens. Suddenly, news breaks that a series of nuclear warheads has been dropped along the Eastern Seaboard and, more locally, in California. As people begin coping with the devastating aftermath of the attacks — many suffer radiation poisoning — the Wetherly family tries to survive.

Above the Line
Lynne Littman·DirectorJohn Sacret Young·ScreenplayCarol Amen·StorySteven Poster·Director of PhotographyJames Horner·Original Music ComposerSuzanne Pettit·Editor
Cast
Jane Alexander·Carol WetherlyWilliam Devane·Tom WetherlyRossie Harris·Brad WetherlyRoxana Zal·Mary Liz WetherlyLukas Haas·Scottie WetherlyPhilip Anglim·HollisLilia Skala·FaniaLeon Ames·Henry AbhartLurene Tuttle·Rosemary AbhartRebecca De Mornay·Cathy Pitkin
Full Crew
(25 credits)
Directing· 5
Lynne Littman·DirectorRalph S. Singleton·Second Assistant DirectorPeter Bogart·First Assistant DirectorRichard Graves·Second Assistant DirectorWilliam Hassell·First Assistant Director
Writing· 2
Carol Amen·StoryJohn Sacret Young·Screenplay
Camera· 3
Steven Poster·Director of PhotographyCharles Minsky·Additional PhotographyMelinda Sue Gordon·Still Photographer
Editing· 1
Suzanne Pettit·Editor
Sound & Music· 1
James Horner·Original Music Composer
Art & Design· 5
David Nichols·Production DesignLinda Pearl·Art DirectionJulie Weiss·Costume DesignWaldemar Kalinowski·Set DecorationTonya Wexler·Makeup Artist
Production· 4
Lynne Littman·ProducerJonathan Bernstein·ProducerAndrea Asimow·Associate ProducerMargery Simkin·Casting
Other Departments· 4
Marilyn Poucher·HairstylistJesse Wayne·Stunt CoordinatorRay Boyle·GafferChuck E. Stewart·Special Effects
By the Numbers
69.5
OF 100
Master Score
6.9
OF 10
IMDb
89%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
$2M
ROI 36%
Worldwide Gross
0
1 NOMS
Oscar Wins
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Poster DNA

THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

A bespoke vision agent's reading of the design language behind Testament's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
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Mood
Somber, Stark, Serious
Composition
Centered
Era
1980s
Visual Style
Graphic Design

“The poster features a vertical gradient background transitioning from light gray at the top to dark gray at the bottom, with a consistent grainy texture through”

dramasci-fi
Atmosphere
Muted
Color Mood
Neutral
Setting
Abstract
Design Score
7/10
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