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A Storm in Summer poster
B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 59.7 / 100
2000·Drama / TV Movie·1h 34m

A STORM IN SUMMER

Set in 1969, Abel Shaddick, a crotchety deli owner, has a grudge against virtually everyone in his upstate New York town of Fairview, particularly against his slacker nephew Stanley who lives behind the shop. Without telling his uncle, Stanley agrees to put up a needy city kid for the summer as part of a charity program run by rich debutante Gloria. Abel immediately vetoes the plan, but it is too late. The kid, young Herman Washington, is already on his way...

Above the Line
Robert Wise·DirectorRod Serling·ScreenplayAlbert J. Dunk·Director of PhotographyCynthia Millar·Original Music ComposerJack Hofstra·Editor
Cast
Peter Falk·Abel ShaddickAndrew McCarthy·Stanley BannerNastassja Kinski·Gloria RossRuby Dee·GrandmotherAaron Meeks·Herman D. WashingtonGillian Barber·Mrs. ParkerLillian Carlson·Mrs. GoldKeith Martin Gordey·CopIngrid Torrance·HarrietRydyr Morse·Biker
Full Crew
(30 credits)
Directing· 4
Robert Wise·DirectorPete Whyte·First Assistant DirectorPatrick Weir·Second Assistant DirectorPatricia Barry·Script Supervisor
Writing· 1
Rod Serling·Screenplay
Camera· 5
Albert J. Dunk·Director of PhotographyHarvey LaRocque·Camera OperatorCameron Hayduk·First Assistant CameraJessica Moskal·Second Assistant CameraNathan McTague·Camera Trainee
Editing· 1
Jack Hofstra·Editor
Sound & Music· 4
Cynthia Millar·Original Music ComposerElmer Bernstein·Music ProducerTim Richardson·Production Sound MixerJon Lavender·Boom Operator
Art & Design· 7
Cynthia Summers·Costume DesignerKristen Johnson·Art Department AssistantShannon Murphy·Set DecorationJames Kilcher·Assistant DecoratorRaul Casillas·Set DesignerSusan Kosola·Set BuyerWes Hamby·Assistant Property Master
Production· 6
Renée Valente·Executive ProducerRobert Halmi Jr.·Executive ProducerSid Kozak·CastingPenny Ellars·CastingAndrew Deskin·Production DesignerKim Steer·Production Manager
Other Departments· 2
Ernie Jackson·Stunt CoordinatorJimi Campbell·On Set Dresser
By the Numbers
59.7
OF 100
Master Score
6.9
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 A Storm in Summer's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
#404040
#A08060
#E0E0E0
Mood
Somber, Emotional
Composition
Full Bleed
Era
1990s
Visual Style
Photographic

“The poster features a close-up of an older man with graying hair embracing a young Black boy. The man's face is partially visible, looking down, while the boy l”

drama
Atmosphere
Muted
Color Mood
Neutral
Setting
None Visible
Design Score
7/10
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