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B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 69.9 / 100
1994·Crime / Drama / Romance·1h 40m

CAPTIVES

“How far will you go for love?”

A beautiful young dentist working in a tough British prison starts to become attracted to a violent inmate after the break-up of her marriage, and embarks upon an illicit affair with him, with terrible consequences for all.

Above the Line
Angela Pope·DirectorFrank Deasy·WriterRemi Adefarasin·Director of PhotographyColin Towns·Original Music ComposerDave King·Editor
Cast
Julia Ormond·Rachel CliffordTim Roth·Philip ChaneyColin Salmon·TowlerKeith Allen·LennyMark Strong·KennySiobhan Redmond·SuePeter Capaldi·SimonRichard Hawley·SextonAnnette Badland·MaggieJeff Nuttall·Harold
Full Crew
(24 credits)
Directing· 1
Angela Pope·Director
Writing· 1
Frank Deasy·Writer
Camera· 1
Remi Adefarasin·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Dave King·Editor
Sound & Music· 8
Colin Towns·Original Music ComposerDiane Greaves·Foley ArtistDominic Lester·Sound Re-Recording MixerIan Merrylees·Sound Effects EditorStewart Henderson·Dialogue EditorJack Stew·Foley ArtistRobin O'Donoghue·Sound Re-Recording MixerRussell Eatough·Foley Editor
Art & Design· 6
Stuart Walker·Production DesignDiane Dancklefsen·Art DirectionOdile Dicks-Mireaux·Costume DesignJan Sewell·Makeup DesignerLes Benson·Property MasterJohn Bush·Property Buyer
Production· 4
Mark Shivas·Executive ProducerAnant Singh·Executive ProducerDavid M. Thompson·ProducerGail Stevens·Casting
Other Departments· 2
Jan Sewell·Hair DesignerClive Curtis·Stunt Coordinator
By the Numbers
69.9
OF 100
Master Score
6.2
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
#363231
#801222
#41728E
Mood
Serious, Historical, Mysterious
Composition
Centered
Era
1800s
Visual Style
Photographic

“A woman with light skin and dark hair, wearing a blue dress with yellow star appliques and a golden crown, stands in the center of the frame, looking directly f”

historical drama
Key Elements
Blue DressGolden CrownYellow Stars
Atmosphere
Dark, Muted
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
Indoor
Design Score
7/10
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