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Ash Wednesday poster
B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 68.8 / 100
2002·Crime / Drama / Thriller·1h 39m

ASH WEDNESDAY

“Brothers in war. Brothers at war.”

In early 1980s Manhattan, a pair of Irish-American brothers become embroiled in a conflict with the Irish Mob.

Above the Line
Edward Burns·DirectorEdward Burns·WriterRussell Lee Fine·Director of PhotographyDavid Shire·Original Music ComposerDavid Greenwald·Editor
Cast
Edward Burns·Francis SullivanBrian Burns·Cousin Mike MoranVincent Rubino·Vinny BoombataJimmy Cummings·J.C.Elijah Wood·Sean SullivanRosario Dawson·Grace QuinonezOliver Platt·MoranDara Coleman·John ColemanJohn DiResta·Pete at the BarMalachy McCourt·Whitey
Full Crew
(11 credits)
Directing· 1
Edward Burns·Director
Writing· 1
Edward Burns·Writer
Camera· 1
Russell Lee Fine·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
David Greenwald·Editor
Sound & Music· 1
David Shire·Original Music Composer
Art & Design· 4
Susan Block·Production DesignLucio Seixas·Art DirectionCatherine Marie Thomas·Costume DesignCarrie Stewart·Set Decoration
Production· 2
Edward Burns·ProducerMargot Bridger·Producer
By the Numbers
68.8
OF 100
Master Score
5.8
OF 10
IMDb
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CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
$3K
Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

A bespoke vision agent's reading of the design language behind Ash Wednesday's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
#990000
#330000
#FFFFFF
Mood
Gritty, Intense
Composition
Layered
Era
2000s
Visual Style
Photographic

“The poster features two men against a red background with dark, jagged edges. The man on the right, with a serious expression and a mark on his forehead, is pro”

crimedrama
Key Elements
Handgun
Atmosphere
Gritty
Color Mood
Warm
Setting
Abstract
Design Score
7/10
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