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Washington Square poster
A
Excellent
MASTER SCORE 75.0 / 100
1997·Drama / Romance·1h 55m

WASHINGTON SQUARE

“She must choose between her father's fortune... Or the man she loves.”

In 1870s New York, spinster heiress Catherine Sloper is courted by the much younger, penniless Morris Townsend, much to the chagrin of her overprotective father. Catherine must decide whether to spend the rest of her life alone, or marry a man interested in her solely for her inheritence.

Above the Line
Agnieszka Holland·DirectorCarol Doyle·ScreenplayJerzy Zieliński·Director of PhotographyJan A. P. Kaczmarek·Original Music ComposerDavid Siegel·Editor
Cast
Jennifer Jason Leigh·Catherine SloperAlbert Finney·Dr. Austin SloperMaggie Smith·Aunt Lavinia PennimanBen Chaplin·Morris TownsendJudith Ivey·Aunt Elizabeth AlmondArthur Laupus·Mr. AlmondJennifer Garner·Marian AlmondRobert Stanton·Arthur TownsendBetsy Brantley·Mrs. MontgomeryNancy Daly·Maureen (Maid)
Full Crew
(30 credits)
Directing· 2
Agnieszka Holland·DirectorAlice Tompkins·Script Supervisor
Writing· 1
Carol Doyle·Screenplay
Camera· 2
Jerzy Zieliński·Director of PhotographyJim McConkey·Steadicam Operator
Editing· 1
David Siegel·Editor
Sound & Music· 6
Jan A. P. Kaczmarek·Original Music ComposerOssama Khuluki·FoleyDavid Melhase·Sound Effects EditorChristopher Kennedy·Music EditorDerek Marcil·Sound Re-Recording MixerCatherine Harper·Foley
Art & Design· 9
Anna B. Sheppard·Costume DesignAlan E. Muraoka·Art DirectionAllan Starski·Production DesignMichael Davis·Construction CoordinatorWilliam A. Cimino·Set DecorationMorgan Elliott·Assistant Costume DesignerBarbara Lacy·Makeup ArtistMichael O'Conner·Costume SupervisorThomas F. Timlin Jr.·Set Costumer
Production· 5
Julie Bergman Sender·ProducerRoger Birnbaum·ProducerRandy Ostrow·Executive ProducerDebra Zane·CastingJohn Strawbridge·Casting Associate
Other Departments· 4
Christine Anne Baur·StuntsElizabeth Aldrich·ChoreographerVojislav Mikulic·GafferAaron F. Quarles·Hairstylist
By the Numbers
75.0
OF 100
Master Score
6.6
OF 10
IMDb
81%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
$2M
Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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Poster DNA

THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

A bespoke vision agent's reading of the design language behind Washington Square's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
#FFFFFF
#8C5E4D
#1A1A1A
Mood
Romantic, Intimate
Composition
Centered
Era
1990s
Visual Style
Photographic

“The poster features a close-up of a man embracing a woman from behind, with his face nuzzled into her neck. The woman's bare shoulder and back are visible, ador”

romancedrama
Key Elements
Necklace
Atmosphere
Warm
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
None Visible
Design Score
7/10
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