B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 60.9 / 100
1991Comedy / Drama / Mystery1h 41m
THE BALLAD OF THE SAD CAFE
“A love story unlike any you've ever seen.”
A small-town eccentric opens a café in her decaying home.
Above the Line
Simon Callow·DirectorMichael Hirst·ScreenplayCarson McCullers·NovelWalter Lassally·Director of PhotographyRichard Robbins·Original Music ComposerAndrew Marcus·Editor
Cast
Vanessa Redgrave·Miss AmeliaKeith Carradine·Marvin MacyCork Hubbert·Cousin LymonRod Steiger·Rev. WillinAustin Pendleton·Lawyer TaylorBeth Dixon·Mary HaleLanny Flaherty·Merlie RyanMert Hatfield·Stumpy McPhailEarl Hindman·Henry MacyAnne Pitoniak·Mrs. McPhail
Full Crew(22 credits)
Full Crew
(22 credits)
Directing· 3
Simon Callow·DirectorChristena Alcorn·Script SupervisorGary Marcus·First Assistant Director
Writing· 3
Michael Hirst·ScreenplayCarson McCullers·NovelEdward Albee·Theatre Play
Camera· 1
Walter Lassally·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Andrew Marcus·Editor
Sound & Music· 1
Richard Robbins·Original Music Composer
Art & Design· 5
Marianna Elliott·Costume DesignMichael T. Roberts·Art DirectionBruno Santini·Production DesignScott Hale·Set DecorationChris Allies·Title Designer
Production· 8
Paul Bradley·Executive ProducerIsmail Merchant·ProducerDonald Rosenfeld·Associate ProducerDavid Knott·Location ManagerMargaret Winters·Production CoordinatorShirley Rich·CastingMary Church·Production ManagerLisa Germany·Production Coordinator
By the Numbers
60.9
OF 100
Master Score
5.8
OF 10
IMDb
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CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
$185K
Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION
A bespoke vision agent's reading of the design language behind The Ballad of the Sad Cafe's key art.
Dominant Palette
3 colors
#800000
#FFFFFF
#A66633
Mood
Somber, Dramatic
Composition
Layered
Era
90s
Visual Style
Photographic
“The poster is divided into three horizontal sections. The top section shows a man in a tan hat and red shirt, looking intensely to the right. The middle section”
Key Elements
Tan Hat
Atmosphere
Warm
Color Mood
Warm
Setting
None Visible
Design Score
7/10
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