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The Actors poster
B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 66.8 / 100
2003·Comedy / Crime·1h 31m

THE ACTORS

During the run of a particularly awful interpretation of Richard III, the star, Anthony O'Malley, begins to frequent a rough pub to develop his character. He meets Barreller who he discovers owes someone he's never met a considerable sum of money. Seeing an opportunity to make some fast money, O'Malley convinces hapless extra, Tom, to meet Barreller as the debt collector.

Above the Line
Conor McPherson·DirectorConor McPherson·ScreenplayNeil Jordan·StorySeamus McGarvey·Director of PhotographyMichael Nyman·Original Music ComposerEmer Reynolds·Editor
Cast
Michael Caine·Anthony O'MalleyDylan Moran·Tom QuirkMichael Gambon·BarrellerLena Headey·DoloresMiranda Richardson·Mrs. MagnaniMichael McElhatton·JockAisling O'Sullivan·RitaBen Miller·CliveAbigail Iversen·MaryDeirdre Walsh·Camcorder Girl
Full Crew
(30 credits)
Directing· 2
Conor McPherson·DirectorPeter Agnew·First Assistant Director
Writing· 2
Conor McPherson·ScreenplayNeil Jordan·Story
Camera· 2
Seamus McGarvey·Director of PhotographyPaul Edwards·Steadicam Operator
Editing· 1
Emer Reynolds·Editor
Sound & Music· 1
Michael Nyman·Original Music Composer
Art & Design· 5
Consolata Boyle·Costume DesignMark Geraghty·Production DesignCiara Gormley·Art DirectionJenny Oman·Property BuyerJohnny Byrne·Set Decoration
Production· 10
Paul Webster·Executive ProducerRod Stoneman·Executive ProducerStephen Woolley·ProducerRedmond Morris·ProducerHanno Huth·Executive ProducerNeil Jordan·ProducerJohn Erraught·Associate ProducerElinor Day·Associate ProducerRomany Turner·Associate ProducerSusie Figgis·Casting
Other Departments· 7
Dominick Hewitt·StuntsGary Robinson·StuntsLaura Fox·StuntsPhil Lonergan·StuntsGiedrius Nagys·Stunt DoubleDonal O'Farrell·Stunt CoordinatorAlan Walsh·Stunts
By the Numbers
66.8
OF 100
Master Score
5.8
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

A bespoke vision agent's reading of the design language behind The Actors's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
#0080FF
#FF0000
#000000
Mood
Playful, Comedic
Composition
Layered
Era
2000s
Visual Style
Photographic

“The poster features two men against a bright blue background. The man on the left, older, smiles broadly while the man on the right, younger, holds a thin strin”

comedy
Key Elements
Bowler HatGlassesString
Atmosphere
Bright
Color Mood
Bright
Setting
Abstract
Design Score
7/10
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