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B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 67.2 / 100
1979·Drama / Mystery / Thriller·1h 45m

AGATHA

“On December 4th, 1926, Agatha Christie, the world's most famous mystery writer, disappeared. What may have happened during the next eleven days is far more suspenseful than anything she ever wrote.”

England, 1926. An American journalist looks for mystery writer Agatha Christie when she suddenly disappears without explanation, leaving no trace.

Above the Line
Michael Apted·DirectorArthur Hopcraft·ScreenplayKathleen Tynan·ScreenplayVittorio Storaro·Director of PhotographyJohnny Mandel·Original Music ComposerJim Clark·Editor
Cast
Dustin Hoffman·Wally StantonVanessa Redgrave·Agatha ChristieTimothy Dalton·Archie ChristieHelen Morse·EvelynCelia Gregory·Nancy NeelePaul Brooke·John FosterCarolyn Pickles·Charlotte FisherTimothy West·KenwardTony Britton·William CollinsAlan Badel·Lord Brackenbury
Full Crew
(27 credits)
Directing· 5
Michael Apted·DirectorGary White·Second Assistant DirectorMatthew Binns·Third Assistant DirectorGareth Tandy·Third Assistant DirectorJonathan Benson·Assistant Director
Writing· 3
Arthur Hopcraft·ScreenplayKathleen Tynan·ScreenplayKathleen Tynan·Story
Camera· 1
Vittorio Storaro·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Jim Clark·Editor
Sound & Music· 4
Johnny Mandel·Original Music ComposerIan Fuller·ADR EditorHugh Strain·ADR MixerChristian Wangler·Sound Mixer
Art & Design· 5
Shirley Russell·Costume DesignSimon Holland·Art DirectionShirley Russell·Production DesignWally Schneiderman·Makeup ArtistMichael Seirton·Set Dresser
Production· 5
Gavrik Losey·ProducerDustin Hoffman·ProducerJarvis Astaire·ProducerJoyce Herlihy·Production ManagerMary Selway·Casting
Other Departments· 3
Laurie Shane·GafferDerek Piggott·StuntsStephanie Kaye·Hairstylist
By the Numbers
67.2
OF 100
Master Score
6.2
OF 10
IMDb
71%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
$8M
ROI 114%
Worldwide Gross
0
1 NOMS
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

A bespoke vision agent's reading of the design language behind Agatha's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
#FFFFFF
#332C2D
#991F26
Mood
Mysterious, Intriguing, Serious
Composition
Layered
Era
1970s
Visual Style
Photographic

“The poster features two individuals, a woman and a man, depicted within a dark puzzle-piece mosaic against a white background. The woman's face is on the left, ”

mysterydrama
Key Elements
Puzzle Pieces
Atmosphere
Dark
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
Abstract
Design Score
7/10
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