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Lamb poster
B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 60.1 / 100
1985·Drama·1h 50m

LAMB

Michael Lamb is a Father questioning his calling, in a Reform School in Ireland. When young epileptic runaway Eoin is sent to the school, the two recognise kindred spirits and escape to London together. With the police on their tail and the money running out however, Lamb is forced to make some terrible decisions.

Above the Line
Colin Gregg·DirectorBernard MacLaverty·ScreenplayBernard MacLaverty·NovelMichael Garfath·Director of PhotographyVan Morrison·MusicPeter Delfgou·Editor
Cast
Liam Neeson·Michael LambHugh O'Conor·Owen KaneIan Bannen·Brother BenedictHarry Towb·PriestFrances Tomelty·Mrs. KaneIan McElhinney·MaguireRonan Wilmot·Brother FintanDenis Carey·Mr. LambEileen Kennally·Neighbour WomanDavid Gorry·O'Donnell
Full Crew
(15 credits)
Directing· 1
Colin Gregg·Director
Writing· 2
Bernard MacLaverty·ScreenplayBernard MacLaverty·Novel
Camera· 1
Michael Garfath·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Peter Delfgou·Editor
Sound & Music· 1
Van Morrison·Music
Art & Design· 4
Austen Spriggs·Production DesignVal Wolstenholme·Art DirectionMonica Howe·Costume DesignVivien Placks·Makeup Supervisor
Production· 4
Neil Zeiger·ProducerAl Burgess·Executive ProducerMartin Proctor·Associate ProducerSimone Reynolds·Casting
Other Departments· 1
Stevie Hall·Hair Supervisor
By the Numbers
60.1
OF 100
Master Score
6.3
OF 10
IMDb
—
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
$5K
Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

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

Dominant Palette
3 colors
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#8B0000
#C0C0C0
Mood
Enigmatic, Intense
Composition
Centered
Era
2000s
Visual Style
Illustrated

“A woman with short, light gray hair and dark eyes is depicted from the chest up. She is wearing a dark bodysuit with red glowing circular patterns. The backgrou”

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Key Elements
WomanBodysuitTitle
Atmosphere
Dark
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
Abstract
Design Score
7/10
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