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Excellent
MASTER SCORE 72.8 / 100
1994·Drama / Family·1h 45m

SECOND BEST

“A man who dreams of being a father. A boy disillusioned with life. Together they share a compelling story of friendship, trust, and hope.”

The difficult relationship between a british postal officer and his adoptive son.

Above the Line
Chris Menges·DirectorDavid Cook·ScreenplayDavid Cook·NovelAshley Rowe·Director of PhotographySimon Boswell·Original Music Composer
Cast
William Hurt·Graham HoltNathan Yapp·JimmyJane Horrocks·DebbiePrunella Scales·MargeryKeith Allen·JohnAlan Cumming·BernardJohn Hurt·Uncle TurpinNerys Hughes·MaureenAlfred Lynch·EdwardChris Cleary Miles·James
Full Crew
(18 credits)
Directing· 1
Chris Menges·Director
Writing· 2
David Cook·ScreenplayDavid Cook·Novel
Camera· 2
Ashley Rowe·Director of PhotographySimon Finney·Focus Puller
Sound & Music· 1
Simon Boswell·Original Music Composer
Art & Design· 6
Roger Thomas·Art DirectionMichael Howells·Production DesignNic Ede·Costume DesignIvana Primorac·Makeup ArtistJenny Shircore·Makeup ArtistSam Riley·Set Decoration
Production· 5
Sarah Radclyffe·ProducerArnon Milchan·Executive ProducerSusie Figgis·CastingJudy Freeman·Associate ProducerDixie Linder·Producer's Assistant
Other Departments· 1
Jenny Shircore·Hairstylist
By the Numbers
72.8
OF 100
Master Score
6.8
OF 10
IMDb
—
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
$86K
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
Quirky, Reflective
Composition
Centered
Era
2000s
Visual Style
Photographic

“A man stands in the center of a golf course, holding a red golf flag in his left hand and a golf club in his right. He is positioned behind a large, band-aid sh”

Key Elements
Red Golf FlagGolf ClubGolf BagGolf ClubsBand Aid GraphicGlasses
Atmosphere
Bright, Open
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
Rural
Design Score
7/10
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