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A Day in the Death of Joe Egg poster
B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 57.0 / 100
1972·Comedy / Drama·1h 46m

A DAY IN THE DEATH OF JOE EGG

A couple uses extremely black comedy to survive taking care of a daughter who is nearly completely brain dead. They take turns doing the daughter's voice and stare into the eyes of death and emotional trauma with a humour that hides their pain.

Above the Line
Peter Medak·DirectorPeter Nichols·ScreenplayKen Hodges·Director of PhotographyKen Ritchie·Sound RecordistRay Lovejoy·Editor
Cast
Alan Bates·BriJanet Suzman·SheilaPeter Bowles·FreddieJoan Hickson·GraceSheila Gish·PamElizabeth Robillard·JosephineMurray Melvin·DoctorConstance Chapman·Moonrocket LadyJean Marsh·Mother on moonrocketJill Goldston·Woman in Hospital Bed (uncredited)
Full Crew
(9 credits)
Directing· 1
Peter Medak·Director
Writing· 1
Peter Nichols·Screenplay
Camera· 1
Ken Hodges·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Ray Lovejoy·Editor
Sound & Music· 1
Ken Ritchie·Sound Recordist
Art & Design· 2
Ted Tester·Art DirectionDimity Collins·Set Decoration
Production· 2
David Deutsch·ProducerMiriam Brickman·Casting
By the Numbers
57.0
OF 100
Master Score
6.8
OF 10
IMDb
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CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
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Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

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Dominant Palette
3 colors
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Mood
Dramatic, Tense
Composition
Split
Era
1970s
Visual Style
Graphic Design

“The movie poster features a red rectangular background with a beige border. The top section displays the names "ALAN BATES" and "JANET SUZMAN" in white sans-ser”

Key Elements
Lipstick Mark
Atmosphere
Vibrant
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
Abstract
Design Score
7/10
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