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A
Excellent
MASTER SCORE 70.8 / 100
1987·Drama·1h 23m

THE DEAD

“A vast, merry, and uncommon tale of love.”

After a convivial holiday dinner party, things begin to unravel when a husband and wife address some prickly issues concerning their marriage.

Above the Line
John Huston·DirectorTony Huston·WriterJames Joyce·NovelFred Murphy·Director of PhotographyAlex North·Original Music ComposerRoberto Silvi·Editor
Cast
Anjelica Huston·Gretta ConroyDonal McCann·Gabriel ConroyDan O'Herlihy·Mr. BrowneHelena Carroll·Aunt KateCathleen Delany·Aunt JuliaIngrid Craigie·Mary JaneDonal Donnelly·Freddy MalinsColm Meaney·Mr. BerginRachael Dowling·LilyMarie Kean·Mrs. Malins
Full Crew
(23 credits)
Directing· 1
John Huston·Director
Writing· 2
Tony Huston·WriterJames Joyce·Novel
Camera· 1
Fred Murphy·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Roberto Silvi·Editor
Sound & Music· 4
Alex North·Original Music ComposerJames E. Nownes·Sound EditorWilliam Randall Jr.·Sound MixerKenneth Wannberg·Music Editor
Art & Design· 7
Stephen B. Grimes·Production DesignJ. Dennis Washington·Production DesignJosie MacAvin·Set DecorationDorothy Jeakins·Costume DesignerFern Buchner·Makeup DesignerJennifer L. Parsons·Costume SupervisorCos Egan·Props
Production· 5
William J. Quigley·Executive ProducerWieland Schulz-Keil·ProducerChris Sievernich·ProducerNuala Moiselle·CastingTom Shaw·Production Manager
Other Departments· 2
Anthony Cortino·Hair DesignerWayne Mallory·Propmaker
By the Numbers
70.8
OF 100
Master Score
7.2
OF 10
IMDb
93%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
$4M
ROI 25%
Worldwide Gross
0
2 NOMS
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

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Dominant Palette
3 colors
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Mood
Desolate, Eerie, Hopeful
Composition
Diagonal
Era
2010s
Visual Style
Photographic

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Key Elements
HorseRifleCarsBusTrain CarBuildings
Atmosphere
Gritty
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
Urban
Design Score
8/10
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