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Catalog/Drama/When He Didn't Come Home
When He Didn't Come Home poster
C
Average
MASTER SCORE 53.6 / 100
1998·Drama / TV Movie·1h 36m

WHEN HE DIDN'T COME HOME

A mother (Patty Duke) goes to Chicago to try to find her son (Robert Floyd) who has suddenly quit contacting her and can't be reached.

Above the Line
Paul Schneider·DirectorJohn Miglis·WriterJames Glennon·Director of PhotographyJames McVay·MusicJudy Andreson·Editor
Cast
Patty Duke·Faye DolanKelly Rowan·Carolyn BlairRobert Floyd·Timothy DolanRosemary Dunsmore·Mrs. BlairDave Nichols·Michael DolanKaren Glave·JennyJohn Bourgeois·Detective MaasBarry Flatman·Donald BlairDavid Lawrence Brown·Junior DetectiveAimée Castle·Becky
Full Crew
(12 credits)
Directing· 1
Paul Schneider·Director
Writing· 1
John Miglis·Writer
Camera· 1
James Glennon·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Judy Andreson·Editor
Sound & Music· 1
James McVay·Music
Art & Design· 2
Judith R. Gellman·Costume DesignAnthony Greco·Production Design
Production· 3
Jack Nasser·Executive ProducerJack Grossbart·Executive ProducerJoseph Nasser·Executive Producer
Other Departments· 2
Eric Bryson·Stunt CoordinatorRobert Racki·Stunts
By the Numbers
53.6
OF 100
Master Score
6.2
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 When He Didn't Come Home's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
#330D0D
#8C4D26
#E6E6E6
Mood
Intimate, Mysterious
Composition
Layered
Era
2000s
Visual Style
Photographic

“The poster features a dark background with three distinct sections. The top section shows two hands with long fingers, appearing to be caressing a light brown, ”

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Key Elements
HandsTorso
Atmosphere
Dark, Warm
Color Mood
Warm
Setting
Indoor
Design Score
6/10
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