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Havana poster
C
Average
MASTER SCORE 50.6 / 100
1990·Drama / Romance / War·2h 24m

HAVANA

“A gambler who trusted no one. A woman who risked everything. And a passion that brought them together in the most dangerous city in the world.”

During the revolution, a high-stakes gambler arrives in Cuba seeking to win big in poker games. Along the way, he meets and falls in love with the wife of a Communist revolutionary.

Above the Line
Sydney Pollack·DirectorJudith Rascoe·ScreenplayDavid Rayfiel·ScreenplayOwen Roizman·Director of PhotographyDave Grusin·Original Music ComposerWilliam Steinkamp·Editor
Cast
Robert Redford·Jack WeilLena Olin·Bobby DuranAlan Arkin·Joe VolpiTomas Milian·MenocalDaniel Davis·Marion ChigwellTony Plana·Julio RamosBetsy Brantley·DianeLise Cutter·PattyRichard Farnsworth·ProfessorMark Rydell·Meyer Lansky
Full Crew
(30 credits)
Directing· 2
Sydney Pollack·DirectorDavid Tomblin·First Assistant Director
Writing· 3
Judith Rascoe·ScreenplayDavid Rayfiel·ScreenplayJudith Rascoe·Story
Camera· 2
Owen Roizman·Director of PhotographyRob Hahn·Camera Operator
Editing· 2
William Steinkamp·EditorFredric Steinkamp·Editor
Sound & Music· 6
Dave Grusin·Original Music ComposerMartin Trevis·Boom OperatorMark Smith·Sound Re-Recording MixerJoel Valentine·Sound Effects EditorDon Brown·Sound EngineerBrad Sherman·Sound Effects Editor
Art & Design· 6
George Richardson·Art DirectionTerence Marsh·Production DesignBernie Pollack·Costume DesignSteve George·Set DecorationMark Wittenberg·Makeup ArtistMichael Seirton·Set Decoration
Production· 5
Richard A. Roth·ProducerSydney Pollack·ProducerRonald L. Schwary·Executive ProducerLynn Stalmaster·CastingRobin Citrin·Location Manager
Other Departments· 4
Vincent Paterson·ChoreographerLisa Tomblin·HairstylistMary Ann Valdes·HairstylistTony Vandenecker·Special Effects Coordinator
By the Numbers
50.6
OF 100
Master Score
6.1
OF 10
IMDb
27%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
$10M
ROI -76%
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 Havana's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
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Mood
Intriguing, Urban
Composition
Layered
Era
1980s
Visual Style
Photographic

“The movie poster features a portrait of a man with short brown hair and a white collared shirt in the upper left corner. Below the portrait and in the lower hal”

Key Elements
BuildingsStreetCarsPortrait
Atmosphere
Bright
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
Urban
Design Score
7/10
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