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Mass Appeal poster
B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 66.3 / 100
1984·Drama / Comedy·1h 39m

MASS APPEAL

“Somewhere between laughter and tears, they found something to believe in.”

A young seminarian rattles the established order at a Catholic parish run by an older pastor.

Above the Line
Glenn Jordan·DirectorBill C. Davis·ScreenplayBill C. Davis·Theatre PlayTim Ryan·Dolly GripBill Conti·MusicJohn Wright·Editor
Cast
Jack Lemmon·Father Tim FarleyŽeljko Ivanek·Mark DolsonCharles Durning·Monsignor Thomas BurkeLouise Latham·MargaretAlice Hirson·Mrs. HartHelene Heigh·Mrs. Hart's MotherSharee Gregory·Marion HartJames Ray·Father De NicolaLois de Banzie·Mrs. DolsonTalia Balsam·Liz Dolson
Full Crew
(30 credits)
Directing· 1
Glenn Jordan·Director
Writing· 2
Bill C. Davis·ScreenplayBill C. Davis·Theatre Play
Camera· 4
Tim Ryan·Dolly GripJohn LeBlanc·First Assistant CameraJohn C. Moulds·First Assistant CameraKeith Peterman·Camera Operator
Editing· 1
John Wright·Editor
Sound & Music· 8
Bill Conti·MusicSteve Maslow·Sound MixerDavid Kelson·Utility SoundJules Strasser·Boom OperatorDan Wallin·Scoring MixerGregg Landaker·Sound MixerRobert Nichols II·Sound RecordistBarry Thomas·Production Sound Mixer
Art & Design· 5
Shari Feldman·Costume DesignPhilip M. Jefferies·Production DesignBruce Walkup·Costume DesignRobert Checchi·Set DecorationBill MacSems·Property Master
Production· 7
Joan B. Kroc·Executive ProducerDavid Foster·ProducerLawrence Turman·ProducerTed Swanson·Production ManagerTed Swanson·Associate ProducerDennis Tracy·Extras CastingKathleen Long·Production Coordinator
Other Departments· 2
Michael J. Schwartz·ElectricianDonald Peterman·Cinematography
By the Numbers
66.3
OF 100
Master Score
6.7
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
#FFFFFF
#000000
#800000
Mood
Serious
Composition
Layered
Era
1980s
Visual Style
Graphic Design

“The movie poster features a stylized, high-contrast image. On the left, a large, black-and-white graphic of a man's face dominates the space. To the right, a yo”

Key Elements
Wine GlassClerical CollarLamp
Atmosphere
Dark
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
Indoor
Design Score
7/10
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