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Priest poster
A
Excellent
MASTER SCORE 78.5 / 100
1994·Drama / Romance·1h 38m

PRIEST

“In a world of rituals, in a place of secrets, a man must choose between keeping the faith and exposing the truth.”

The deeply held religious convictions of an idealistic young priest are challenged when he must face extraordinary events within his own congregation.

Above the Line
Antonia Bird·DirectorJimmy McGovern·WriterFred Tammes·Director of PhotographyAndy Roberts·Original Music Composer
Cast
Linus Roache·Father Greg PilkingtonTom Wilkinson·Father Matthew ThomasRobert Carlyle·GrahamCathy Tyson·Maria KerriganLesley Sharp·Mrs. UnsworthRobert Pugh·Mr. UnsworthChristine Tremarco·Lisa UnsworthJames Ellis·Father EllertonAnthony Booth·TommyPaul Barber·Charlie
Full Crew
(12 credits)
Directing· 1
Antonia Bird·Director
Writing· 1
Jimmy McGovern·Writer
Camera· 1
Fred Tammes·Director of Photography
Sound & Music· 3
Andy Roberts·Original Music ComposerMauricio Venegas·Additional SoundtrackKate Morath·Boom Operator
Art & Design· 1
Jill Taylor·Costume Design
Production· 4
George Faber·ProducerMark Shivas·Executive ProducerJanet Goddard·CastingAnn Harrison-Baxter·Location Manager
Other Departments· 1
Pauline Hume·Title Graphics
By the Numbers
78.5
OF 100
Master Score
7.1
OF 10
IMDb
—
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
$4M
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
Gritty, Mysterious
Composition
Layered
Era
2000s
Visual Style
Photographic

“A man in a dark hooded cloak crouches on a dark, rocky ledge, looking to his right. He holds a silver, ornate dagger in his right hand. Behind him, a futuristic”

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Key Elements
ManHooded CloakDaggerCityscapeBuildingsClouds
Atmosphere
Dark, Cold, Gritty
Color Mood
Cool
Setting
Urban
Design Score
7/10
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