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A
Excellent
MASTER SCORE 74.1 / 100
1971·Biography / Drama / History·3h 3m

NICHOLAS AND ALEXANDRA

“The Last Dance of the Romanovs.”

Tsar Nicholas II, the inept last monarch of Russia, insensitive to the needs of his people, is overthrown and exiled to Siberia with his family.

Above the Line
Franklin J. Schaffner·DirectorJames Goldman·ScreenplayRobert Massie·NovelFreddie Young·Director of PhotographyRichard Rodney Bennett·Original Music ComposerErnest Walter·Editor
Cast
Michael Jayston·NicholasJanet Suzman·AlexandraRoderic Noble·AlexisAnia Marson·OlgaLynne Frederick·TatianaCandace Glendenning·MarieFiona Fullerton·AnastasiaHarry Andrews·Grand Duke Nicholas (Nikolasha)Irene Worth·The Queen Mother Marie FedorovnaTom Baker·Rasputin
Full Crew
(30 credits)
Directing· 2
Franklin J. Schaffner·DirectorJohn Box·Second Unit Director
Writing· 2
James Goldman·ScreenplayRobert Massie·Novel
Camera· 3
Freddie Young·Director of PhotographyErnest Day·Camera OperatorManuel Berenguer·Second Unit Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Ernest Walter·Editor
Sound & Music· 4
Richard Rodney Bennett·Original Music ComposerGeorge Stephenson·Sound RecordistGerry Humphreys·Sound RecordistMarcus Dods·Conductor
Art & Design· 13
Antonio Cánovas del Castillo de Rey·Costume DesignAnthony Powell·Costume DesignErnest Archer·Production DesignJack Maxsted·Production DesignJohn Box·Production DesignGil Parrondo·Production DesignYvonne Blake·Costume DesignGil Parrondo·Art DirectionErnest Archer·Art DirectionJack Maxsted·Art DirectionGus Walker·Construction ManagerVernon Dixon·Set DresserEddie Fowlie·Property Master
Production· 1
Sam Spiegel·Producer
Other Departments· 4
Eddie Fowlie·Special EffectsBetty Adamson·Wardrobe SupervisorJohn Wilson-Apperson·Wardrobe SupervisorEdward Bond·Additional Dialogue
By the Numbers
74.1
OF 100
Master Score
7.2
OF 10
IMDb
69%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
—
Worldwide Gross
2
6 NOMS
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

A bespoke vision agent's reading of the design language behind Nicholas and Alexandra's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
#FFFFFF
#3A2B2C
#80B0C0
Mood
Historical, Dramatic, Somber
Composition
Floating
Era
1970s
Visual Style
Painted

“The poster features a painted illustration on a white background. In the upper center, a man with a beard and a woman with dark hair are depicted holding hands,”

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Key Elements
Pearl NecklaceRed Domed Building
Atmosphere
Vibrant
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
Urban
Design Score
7/10
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