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Masterwork
MASTER SCORE 88.3 / 100
1996Comedy / Drama / Romance1h 32m
BEAUTIFUL THING
“An urban fairytale.”
During a long, hot summer on the Thamesmead Estate in Southeast London, three teenagers edge towards adulthood.
Above the Line
Hettie Macdonald·DirectorJonathan Harvey·ScreenplayChris Seager·Director of PhotographyJohn Altman·Original Music ComposerDon Fairservice·Editor
Cast
Glen Berry·Jamie GangelScott Neal·Steven PearceLinda Henry·Sandra GangelTameka Empson·LeahBen Daniels·TonyMeera Syal·Miss ChauhanGarry Cooper·Ronnie PearceJeillo Edwards·RoseTerry Duggan·KevinAnna Karen·Marlene
Full Crew(7 credits)
Full Crew
(7 credits)
Directing· 1
Hettie Macdonald·Director
Writing· 1
Jonathan Harvey·Screenplay
Camera· 1
Chris Seager·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Don Fairservice·Editor
Sound & Music· 1
John Altman·Original Music Composer
Production· 2
Tony Garnett·ProducerBill Shapter·Producer
By the Numbers
88.3
OF 100
Master Score
7.6
OF 10
IMDb
91%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
$2M
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
Tender, Hopeful
Composition
Centered
Era
1990s
Visual Style
Photographic
“The poster features two young men embracing, positioned slightly to the right of the lower center. The man on the left, seen from behind, wears a red long-sleev”
romancedrama
Key Elements
Sunglasses
Atmosphere
Bright
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
Abstract
Design Score
7/10
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