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The Ambassador poster
B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 59.3 / 100
1984·Action / Drama / Thriller·1h 37m

THE AMBASSADOR

“His career is in jeopardy... His marriage is in ruins... And his life is in danger... HE'S THROUGH NEGOTIATING.”

An American ambassador to Israel tries to bring peace to the Middle East conflict through unconventional methods, but his efforts are hampered at every turn and his personal life threatened.

Above the Line
J. Lee Thompson·DirectorRonald M. Cohen·WriterMax Jack·WriterAdam Greenberg·Director of PhotographyDov Seltzer·MusicMark Goldblatt·Editor
Cast
Robert Mitchum·Peter HackerEllen Burstyn·Alex HackerRock Hudson·Frank StevensonFabio Testi·Mustapha HashimiDonald Pleasence·Minister EretzChelli Goldenberg·RachelMichal Bat-Adam·TovaOri Levy·AbeUri Gavriel·AssadZachi Noy·Ze'ev
Full Crew
(30 credits)
Directing· 1
J. Lee Thompson·Director
Writing· 3
Ronald M. Cohen·WriterMax Jack·WriterElmore Leonard·Novel
Camera· 1
Adam Greenberg·Director of Photography
Editing· 6
Mark Goldblatt·EditorKimberly N. Bennett·Assistant EditorThierry J. Couturier·Associate EditorPeter Lee-Thompson·Associate EditorHilarie Roope·Assistant EditorJim Stewart·First Assistant Editor
Sound & Music· 5
Dov Seltzer·MusicMichael John Bateman·Sound DesignerGary C. Bourgeois·Sound MixerMichael R. Sloan·Supervising Sound EditorVirginia S. Ellsworth·Music Editor
Art & Design· 7
Yoram Barzilai·Production DesignYoram Barzilai·Art DirectionTami Mor·Costume DesignEmily Draper·Costume DesignMary Ellen Yitznocov·Makeup ArtistZvika Aloni·Property MasterGadi. Gidon·Construction Coordinator
Production· 5
Yoram Globus·ProducerMenahem Golan·ProducerAsher Gat·Production ManagerAvi Kleinberger·Production ManagerItzik Kol·Associate Producer
Other Departments· 2
Tod Scott Brody·Post Production SupervisorTzviah Gardan·Hairstylist
By the Numbers
59.3
OF 100
Master Score
5.3
OF 10
IMDb
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CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
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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 The Ambassador's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
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Mood
Gritty, Mysterious, Bold
Composition
Layered
Era
70s
Visual Style
Graphic Design

“The image is a movie poster designed to look like a matchbox, with an open top revealing several small, sparkling diamonds. The main illustration on the matchbo”

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Key Elements
MatchboxDiamondsMatchesCigarettePalm FrondsCircular Emblem
Atmosphere
Gritty
Color Mood
Warm
Setting
None Visible
Design Score
8/10
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