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The Shrike (1955)

The Shrike
Can't you see I'm busy? There's an emergency coming up — a suicide.
—Dr. Schlesinger
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Title Designer: Saul Bass

Music: Frank Skinner
Composer (Theme Music): José Ferrer

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Title sequence

  • Title Designer

    Saul Bass

  • Category

    Film

  • Styles

    1950s, live action, main title, single take
The Shrike

  • Film Director

    José Ferrer

  • Release Date

    June 16, 1955

  • Aspect Ratio

    1.33:1

  • Studio

    Universal Pictures

  • Country

    USA

  • Language

    English

  • Reviews

    Reviews on Letterboxd
  • IMDb has full details

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