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Native Son poster
C
Average
MASTER SCORE 47.2 / 100
1986·Drama / Romance·1h 51m

NATIVE SON

“The story that shocked the country.”

In 1940s Chicago, a young black man takes a job as a chauffeur to a white family, which takes a turn for the worse when he accidentally kills the teenage daughter of the couple and then tries to cover it up.

Above the Line
Jerrold Freedman·DirectorRichard Wesley·ScreenplayRichard Wright·WriterThomas Burstyn·Director of PhotographyJames Mtume·Original Music ComposerAaron Stell·Editor
Cast
Victor Love·Bigger ThomasMatt Dillon·JanElizabeth McGovern·Mary DaltonGeraldine Page·PeggyOprah Winfrey·Mrs. ThomasAkosua Busia·BessieCarroll Baker·Mrs. DaltonJohn McMartin·Mr. DaltonArt Evans·DocJohn Karlen·Max
Full Crew
(16 credits)
Directing· 1
Jerrold Freedman·Director
Writing· 3
Richard Wesley·ScreenplayRichard Wright·WriterRichard Wright·Novel
Camera· 1
Thomas Burstyn·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Aaron Stell·Editor
Sound & Music· 1
James Mtume·Original Music Composer
Art & Design· 4
Stephen Marsh·Production DesignHilary Cochran·Costume DesignAnne Kuljian·Set DecorationSandi Duncan·Makeup Artist
Production· 4
Lindsay Law·Executive ProducerDiane Silver·ProducerRuta K. Aras·Associate ProducerHank McCann·Casting
Other Departments· 1
Mr. Leonard·Hairstylist
By the Numbers
47.2
OF 100
Master Score
6.0
OF 10
IMDb
—
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
$1M
ROI -35%
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 Native Son's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
#F7E000
#000000
#3C3C3C
Mood
Dramatic, Intense, Serious
Composition
Layered
Era
1950s
Visual Style
Painted

“The poster features a yellow background with several illustrated portraits and a large title. At the top left, a woman with blonde hair looks upwards, framed by”

dramacrime
Key Elements
PistolCigarDark Rectangular Object
Atmosphere
Vibrant
Color Mood
Warm
Setting
Abstract
Design Score
7/10
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