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Nanking poster
A
Excellent
MASTER SCORE 84.4 / 100
2007·Biography / History / War·1h 28m

NANKING

“The true story of how a few brave souls saved the lives of thousands.”

The story of the rape of Nanking, one of the most tragic events in history. In 1937, the invading Japanese army murdered over 200,000 and raped tens of thousands of Chinese. In the midst of this horror, a small group of Western expatriates banded together to save 250,000. Nanking shows the tremendous impact individuals can make on the course of history.

Above the Line
Bill Guttentag, Dan Sturman·DirectorBill Guttentag·ScreenplayDan Sturman·ScreenplayBuddy Squires·Director of PhotographyPhil Marshall·MusicCharlton McMillan·Editor
Cast
Hugo Armstrong·John MageeRosalind Chao·Chang Yu ZhengStephen Dorff·Lewis SmytheJohn Getz·George FitchMariel Hemingway·Minnie VautrinMichelle Krusiec·Yang Shu LingChris Mulkey·Mills McCallumWoody Harrelson·Bob WilsonJürgen Prochnow·John RabeLeah Lewis·Banner Girl (uncredited)
Full Crew
(30 credits)
Directing· 3
Bill Guttentag·DirectorDan Sturman·DirectorJohn Junkerman·Field Director
Writing· 5
Bill Guttentag·ScreenplayDan Sturman·ScreenplayElisabeth Bentley·ScreenplayBill Guttentag·StoryDan Sturman·Story
Camera· 1
Buddy Squires·Director of Photography
Editing· 3
Charlton McMillan·EditorHibah Schweitzer·EditorMichael Schweitzer·Editor
Sound & Music· 1
Phil Marshall·Music
Art & Design· 4
Mike Martella·Production DesignKlexius Kolby·Makeup ArtistDayna Pink·Costume DesignerWester Cooley·Makeup Artist
Production· 12
Bill Guttentag·ProducerMichael Jacobs·ProducerTed Leonsis·Executive ProducerViolet Du Feng·Co-ProducerJoanne Jacobsen·Associate ProducerKaren Lin·Production ManagerDylan Nelson·Associate ProducerKatie Strand·Associate ProducerIzumi Tanaka·Associate ProducerMakiko Wakai·Associate ProducerVenus Kanani·CastingMary Vernieu·Casting
Other Departments· 1
Phil Marshall·Compositor
By the Numbers
84.4
OF 100
Master Score
7.7
OF 10
IMDb
96%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
$566K
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 Nanking's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
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Mood
Somber, Historical, Serious
Composition
Centered
Era
1930s
Visual Style
Photographic

“The poster features a group of seven individuals, six men and one woman, standing on the steps of a traditional East Asian building with a dark, ornate roof. Ab”

historicaldrama
Key Elements
Traditional East Asian BuildingStepsRed Cross ArmbandsChinese CharactersBloodstains
Atmosphere
Muted
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
Urban
Design Score
7/10
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