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Pascali's Island poster
A
Excellent
MASTER SCORE 70.1 / 100
1988·Drama·1h 44m

PASCALI'S ISLAND

“At the end of an empire, a mystery began.”

1908: Pascali, a spy for the Sultan, sends reports to Istanbul that nobody reads. His suspicions are roused when a British archaeologist appears, who may not be quite what he seems.

Above the Line
James Dearden·DirectorJames Dearden·WriterBarry Unsworth·NovelRoger Deakins·Director of PhotographyLoek Dikker·Original Music ComposerEdward Marnier·Editor
Cast
Ben Kingsley·Basil PascaliCharles Dance·Anthony BowlesHelen Mirren·Lydia NeumanKevork Malikyan·MardosianNadim Sawalha·PashaT. P. McKenna·Dr. HoganGiorgos Oikonomou·Greek RebelVernon Dobtcheff·ParienteGeorge Murcell·Herr GesingStefan Gryff·Izzet Effendi
Full Crew
(18 credits)
Directing· 1
James Dearden·Director
Writing· 2
James Dearden·WriterBarry Unsworth·Novel
Camera· 2
Roger Deakins·Director of PhotographyNikki Williams·Clapper Loader
Editing· 1
Edward Marnier·Editor
Sound & Music· 1
Loek Dikker·Original Music Composer
Art & Design· 4
Petros Kapouralis·Art DirectionPhilip Elton·Art DirectionJennifer Williams·Set DecorationPeter Frampton·Makeup Artist
Production· 4
Mirella Sklavounou·ProducerPaul Raphael·ProducerTania Blunden·ProducerScott Millaney·Executive Producer
Other Departments· 3
Sue Love·HairstylistSarah Love·HairstylistJohn Higgins·Gaffer
By the Numbers
70.1
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
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Mood
Intriguing, Serious
Composition
Split
Era
1980s
Visual Style
Photographic

“A man in a light-colored suit and straw hat with a dark patterned tie is prominently featured in the foreground, looking directly at the viewer with a serious e”

Key Elements
Straw HatSuitTieStone Archway
Atmosphere
Bright
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
Ocean
Design Score
7/10
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