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We're No Angels poster
B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 65.7 / 100
1989·Comedy / Crime·1h 46m

WE'RE NO ANGELS

“Escaped convicts disguised as priests. It'll take a miracle to get away with this one.”

Two escaped cons' only prayer to escape is to pass themselves off as priests and pass by the police blockade at the border into the safety of Canada.

Above the Line
Neil Jordan·DirectorDavid Mamet·WriterRanald MacDougall·Original Film WriterPhilippe Rousselot·Director of PhotographyGeorge Fenton·Original Music ComposerJoke van Wijk·Editor
Cast
Robert De Niro·NedSean Penn·JimDemi Moore·MollyHoyt Axton·Father LevesqueBruno Kirby·DeputyRay McAnally·WardenJames Russo·BobbyWallace Shawn·TranslatorJohn C. Reilly·Young MonkJay Brazeau·Sheriff
Full Crew
(30 credits)
Directing· 3
Neil Jordan·DirectorPatrick Clayton·First Assistant DirectorKim H. Winther·Second Assistant Director
Writing· 5
David Mamet·WriterRanald MacDougall·Original Film WriterAlbert Husson·Theatre PlaySam Spewack·Theatre PlayBella Spewack·Theatre Play
Camera· 2
Philippe Rousselot·Director of PhotographyTakashi Seida·Still Photographer
Editing· 2
Joke van Wijk·EditorMick Audsley·Editor
Sound & Music· 2
George Fenton·Original Music ComposerKant Pan·Supervising Sound Editor
Art & Design· 8
Theoni V. Aldredge·Costume DesignWolf Kroeger·Production DesignRichard Harrison·Art DirectionJim Erickson·Set DecorationMichael Ritter·Assistant Art DirectorDavid Birdsall·Assistant Set DecorationPeter Lando·Assistant Set DecorationLisa Jane Taylor·Assistant Makeup Artist
Production· 5
Art Linson·ProducerRobert De Niro·Executive ProducerWallis Nicita·CastingFred C. Caruso·Co-ProducerWarren Carr·Unit Production Manager
Other Departments· 3
Vic Armstrong·Stunt CoordinatorTroy Gilbert·StuntsRoy Sidick·Hairstylist
By the Numbers
65.7
OF 100
Master Score
6.1
OF 10
IMDb
47%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
—
Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

A bespoke vision agent's reading of the design language behind We're No Angels's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
#E0E0E0
#303030
#800000
Mood
Humorous, Ironic
Composition
Centered
Era
1980s
Visual Style
Photographic

“The poster features two men dressed as priests, standing side-by-side with their hands clasped in prayer. They are chained together at the ankles. To their left”

comedycrime
Key Elements
Stained Glass WindowChainsCassocksSurplices
Atmosphere
Bright
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
Indoor
Design Score
7/10
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