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The Browning Version poster
A
Excellent
MASTER SCORE 78.0 / 100
1994·Drama·1h 37m

THE BROWNING VERSION

“The greatest lessons in the life and the ones learned by heart.”

Andrew Crocker-Harris is an embittered and disliked teacher of Greek and Latin at a British prep school. After nearly 20 years of service, he is being forced to retire for 'health reasons', and perhaps may not even be given a pension. The boys regard him as a Hitler, with some justification. His unfaithful wife Laura tries to hurt him in any way she can. Andrew must come to terms with his failed life and at least regain his own self-esteem.

Above the Line
Mike Figgis·DirectorRonald Harwood·WriterTerence Rattigan·Theatre PlayJean-François Robin·Director of PhotographyMark Isham·Original Music ComposerHervé Schneid·Editor
Cast
Albert Finney·Andrew Crocker-HarrisGreta Scacchi·Laura Crocker-HarrisMatthew Modine·Frank HunterJulian Sands·Tom GilbertMichael Gambon·Dr. FrobisherBen Silverstone·TaplowJim Sturgess·BryantJoseph Beattie·WilsonMarc Bolton·GranthamTom Havelock·Grantham
Full Crew
(13 credits)
Directing· 1
Mike Figgis·Director
Writing· 2
Ronald Harwood·WriterTerence Rattigan·Theatre Play
Camera· 2
Jean-François Robin·Director of PhotographySimon Finney·Focus Puller
Editing· 1
Hervé Schneid·Editor
Sound & Music· 1
Mark Isham·Original Music Composer
Art & Design· 1
John Beard·Production Design
Production· 4
Mimi Polk Gitlin·ProducerRidley Scott·ProducerGarth Thomas·Co-ProducerOlivia Stewart·Associate Producer
Other Departments· 1
John Higgins·Gaffer
By the Numbers
78.0
OF 100
Master Score
7.2
OF 10
IMDb
78%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
$487K
Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

A bespoke vision agent's reading of the design language behind The Browning Version's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
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Mood
Serious, Contemplative
Composition
Layered
Era
1950s
Visual Style
Photographic

“The poster features a man in a suit and glasses looking to the right, with a dark background that appears to be a chalkboard with faint writing and drawings. Hi”

drama
Key Elements
GlassesSuitTieChalkboardChalk DrawingsText On Chalkboard
Atmosphere
Dark, Warm, Gritty
Color Mood
Warm
Setting
Indoor
Design Score
7/10
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