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I Capture the Castle poster
B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 65.5 / 100
2003·Drama / Romance·1h 53m

I CAPTURE THE CASTLE

“You can't choose who you fall in love with”

In 1930s England, 17-year-old Cassandra Mortmain and her eccentric family struggle to survive in a decaying English castle.

Above the Line
Tim Fywell·DirectorHeidi Thomas·ScreenplayIrena Brignull·Script EditorRichard Greatrex·Director of PhotographyDario Marianelli·Original Music ComposerRoy Sharman·Editor
Cast
Romola Garai·Cassandra MortmainRose Byrne·Rose MortmainTara Fitzgerald·Topaz MortmainBill Nighy·James MortmainHenry Thomas·Simon CottonHenry Cavill·Stephen ColleyMarc Blucas·Neil CottonSinéad Cusack·Mrs CottonJoe Sowerbutts·ThomasSophie Stuckey·Cassandra (aged 7)
Full Crew
(30 credits)
Directing· 4
Tim Fywell·DirectorGuy Heeley·First Assistant DirectorPhil Booth·Second Assistant DirectorVicky Marks·Third Assistant Director
Writing· 2
Heidi Thomas·ScreenplayIrena Brignull·Script Editor
Camera· 4
Richard Greatrex·Director of PhotographyNick Beeks-Sanders·Camera OperatorDermot Hickey·Focus PullerEd Rutherford·Clapper Loader
Editing· 1
Roy Sharman·Editor
Sound & Music· 2
Dario Marianelli·Original Music ComposerPeter Glossop·Sound Mixer
Art & Design· 11
Mike Stallion·Art DirectionLeigh Walker·Art DirectionCharlotte Walter·Costume DesignJohn Paul Kelly·Production DesignBill Hargreaves·PropsPaul Cross·Supervising Art DirectorJudy Farr·Set DecorationRichard Cooke·Assistant Costume DesignerZoe Smith·Property BuyerThomas Brown·Assistant Art DirectorRoger Holden·Greensman
Production· 6
David Parfitt·ProducerAnant Singh·ProducerDavid M. Thompson·ProducerJeremy Johns·Production ManagerAmanda Stevens·Location ManagerMarshall Leviten·Production Coordinator
By the Numbers
65.5
OF 100
Master Score
6.8
OF 10
IMDb
78%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
$7M
ROI -18%
Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

A bespoke vision agent's reading of the design language behind I Capture the Castle's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
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Mood
Gentle, Serene
Composition
Centered
Era
1930s
Visual Style
Photographic

“The movie poster features two young women sitting outside with a castle in the background. The woman on the left wears a light green sleeveless dress and a stra”

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Key Elements
BookPencilHatsCastle
Atmosphere
Bright
Color Mood
Warm
Setting
Rural
Design Score
7/10
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