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MASTER SCORE 70.9 / 100
2003·Biography / Drama / History·1h 42m

TO KILL A KING

“...It takes a traitor and a hero”

A recounting of the relationship between General Fairfax and Oliver Cromwell, as they try to cope with the consequences of deposing King Charles I.

Above the Line
Mike Barker·DirectorJenny Mayhew·WriterEigil Bryld·Director of PhotographyRichard G. Mitchell·Original Music ComposerGuy Bensley·Editor
Cast
Tim Roth·Oliver CromwellDougray Scott·Thomas FairfaxOlivia Williams·Lady Anne FairfaxJames Bolam·Denzil HollesCorin Redgrave·Lord de VereFinbar Lynch·Cousin HenryJulian Rhind-Tutt·JamesAdrian Scarborough·Sergeant JoyceJeremy Swift·The Earl of WhitbyRupert Everett·King Charles I
Full Crew
(30 credits)
Directing· 2
Mike Barker·DirectorRichard Styles·First Assistant Director
Writing· 1
Jenny Mayhew·Writer
Camera· 2
Eigil Bryld·Director of PhotographyPhilip Sindall·Camera Operator
Editing· 1
Guy Bensley·Editor
Sound & Music· 2
Richard G. Mitchell·Original Music ComposerDavid Crozier·Sound Mixer
Art & Design· 5
Sophie Becher·Production DesignJames Foster·Art DirectionJohn Bloomfield·Costume DesignerChristine Blundell·Makeup DesignerChris Lowe·Supervising Art Director
Production· 16
Tony Miller·Executive ProducerScott Karol·Executive ProducerChristopher Petzel·Executive ProducerRudolf G. Wiesmeier·Executive ProducerPeter Watson·Executive ProducerPaul Webster·Executive ProducerJohn Chambers·Executive ProducerTom Parkhouse·Executive ProducerKevin Loader·Executive ProducerKevin Loader·ProducerJeff Abberley·Executive ProducerDougray Scott·Associate ProducerSarah Trevis·CastingBradley Adams·Associate ProducerKathy Sykes·Co-ProducerSandra Nixon·Production Accountant
Other Departments· 1
Christine Blundell·Hair Designer
By the Numbers
70.9
OF 100
Master Score
6.2
OF 10
IMDb
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CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
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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
Epic, Intense, Dramatic
Composition
Layered
Era
2000s
Visual Style
Photographic

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Key Elements
SwordHorseCastlePeriod ClothingHats
Atmosphere
Dark, Gritty, Warm
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
Fantasy
Design Score
7/10
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