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Quarter to Two Before Jesus Christ poster
B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 67.8 / 100
1982·Comedy·1h 40m

QUARTER TO TWO BEFORE JESUS CHRIST

In antique Rome, a simple pepboy for chars becomes involved in a coup against Cesar. Rahatlocum is a North African Roman colony where Julius Caesar came to spend an expensive holiday. The revolt rumbles among the small people who find a leader in the person of Ben-Hur Marcel.

Above the Line
Jean Yanne·DirectorJean Yanne·ScreenplayJean Yanne·WriterMario Vulpiani·Director of PhotographyJean Yanne·Original Music ComposerGérard Hardy·Editor
Cast
Coluche·Ben-Hur Marcel / AminemephetMichel Serrault·Jules CésarJean Yanne·PaulusFrançoise Fabian·LaetitiaMichel Auclair·Consul DemetriusMimi Coutelier·CléopâtreDarry Cowl·FaucuiusPaul Préboist·Lion keeperDaniel Emilfork·TatouiusAndré Pousse·Centurion
Full Crew
(12 credits)
Directing· 1
Jean Yanne·Director
Writing· 2
Jean Yanne·WriterJean Yanne·Screenplay
Camera· 1
Mario Vulpiani·Director of Photography
Editing· 2
Gérard Hardy·EditorHervé de Luze·Editor
Sound & Music· 2
Jean Yanne·Original Music ComposerRaymond Alessandrini·Original Music Composer
Art & Design· 2
Théobald Meurisse·Production DesignDidier Lavergne·Key Makeup Artist
Production· 2
Claude Berri·ProducerTarak Ben Ammar·Producer
By the Numbers
67.8
OF 100
Master Score
5.8
OF 10
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CRITICS
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Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

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Dominant Palette
3 colors
#D60000
#FFD700
#000000
Mood
Humorous, Playful
Composition
Centered
Era
1980s
Visual Style
Graphic Design

“A man with short dark hair, wearing a dark red toga-like garment and black boots, is seated on top of large, yellow, three-dimensional block letters. He is look”

Key Elements
ManTogaBootsYellow Block Letters
Atmosphere
Vibrant, Warm
Color Mood
Warm
Setting
Abstract
Design Score
8/10
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