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A Month in the Country poster
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Excellent
MASTER SCORE 72.4 / 100
1987·Drama / History·1h 36m

A MONTH IN THE COUNTRY

“They hoped to heal the scars of war away in a small English village. But the war within was just beginning…”

A destitute WWI veteran is hired to help carry out restoration work on a medieval mural in a rural Yorkshire church. While living in the quiet village, he forms a close friendship with an archaeologist and begins to come to terms with his trauma.

Above the Line
Pat O'Connor·DirectorSimon Gray·ScreenplayJL Carr·NovelKenneth MacMillan·Director of PhotographyHoward Blake·Original Music ComposerJohn Victor-Smith·Editor
Cast
Colin Firth·Tom BirkinKenneth Branagh·James MoonNatasha Richardson·Alice KeachPatrick Malahide·Reverend KeachJim Carter·EllerbeckRichard Vernon·Colonel HebronTony Haygarth·DouthwaiteTim Barker·MossopEileen O'Brien·Mrs EllerbeckVicki Arundale·Kathy
Full Crew
(17 credits)
Directing· 1
Pat O'Connor·Director
Writing· 2
Simon Gray·ScreenplayJL Carr·Novel
Camera· 1
Kenneth MacMillan·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
John Victor-Smith·Editor
Sound & Music· 2
Howard Blake·Original Music ComposerTony Dawe·Sound Mixer
Art & Design· 5
Leo Austin·Production DesignRichard Elton·Art DirectionJudy Moorcroft·Costume DesignDerek Nice·Set DecorationJenny Shircore·Makeup Artist
Production· 4
Johnny Goodman·Executive ProducerJohn Hambley·Executive ProducerKenith Trodd·ProducerMichelle Guish·Casting
Other Departments· 1
Carole Bennett·Hairstylist
By the Numbers
72.4
OF 100
Master Score
6.8
OF 10
IMDb
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CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
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Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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Dominant Palette
3 colors
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Mood
Contemplative, Period
Composition
Layered
Era
1980s
Visual Style
Photographic

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Key Elements
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Atmosphere
Muted
Color Mood
Neutral
Setting
Rural
Design Score
6/10
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