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An Englishman Abroad poster
B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 64.8 / 100
1983·Drama / TV Movie·1h 1m

AN ENGLISHMAN ABROAD

“What did the former spy want from Coral and why did he later invite her to lunch?”

Actress Coral Browne travels to Moscow, and meets a mysterious Englishman. Turns out he's the notorious spy, Guy Burgess. Based on a true story, with Ms. Browne playing herself.

Above the Line
John Schlesinger·DirectorAlan Bennett·WriterNat Crosby·Director of PhotographyGeorge Fenton·Original Music ComposerKen Pearce·Editor
Cast
Alan Bates·Guy BurgessCoral Browne·HerselfCharles Gray·Claudius (Charles)Harold Innocent·RosencrantzDouglas Reith·TobyPeter Chelsom·GilesRoger Hammond·Shoe Shop AssistantMatthew Sim·The BoyVernon Dobtcheff·GuildensternMark Wing-Davey·Hamlet
Full Crew
(25 credits)
Directing· 1
John Schlesinger·Director
Writing· 1
Alan Bennett·Writer
Camera· 1
Nat Crosby·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Ken Pearce·Editor
Sound & Music· 4
George Fenton·Original Music ComposerRichard Manton·Sound RecordistRon Edmonds·ADR MixerPhilip Kloss·ADR Editor
Art & Design· 6
Stuart Walker·Production DesignAmy Roberts·Costume DesignCelia Bobak·Property BuyerMina Martinez·Graphic DesignerAmy Roberts·Costume DesignerKezia De Winne·Makeup Designer
Production· 9
Innes Lloyd·ProducerKeith Williams·Executive ProducerNoel Davis·CastingTom Kingdon·Production ManagerNoel Davis·ResearcherZvonimir Levačić 'Ševa'·ResearcherRaquel Ebbutt·Production AssistantPeter Hider·Production ManagerDerek Nelson·Other
Other Departments· 2
Peter Markham·OtherAlan Muhley·Gaffer
By the Numbers
64.8
OF 100
Master Score
7.4
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

A bespoke vision agent's reading of the design language behind An Englishman Abroad's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
#8C8C8C
#3D3D3D
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Mood
Serious, Dramatic
Composition
Layered
Era
1980s
Visual Style
Photographic

“The poster features a man in a dark hat and trench coat, holding a walking stick, looking directly forward. Behind him, another figure in a dark coat walks away”

Key Elements
HatTrench CoatWalking StickMetal Bridge RailingsPg Rating Symbol
Atmosphere
Cold, Muted
Color Mood
Cool
Setting
Urban
Design Score
7/10
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