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Excellent
MASTER SCORE 78.3 / 100
2004·Drama / Comedy / Romance·1h 46m

STAGE BEAUTY

“She was the first of her kind. He was the last of his.”

Humble Maria, who outfits top London theater star Ned Kynaston, takes none of the credit for the male actor's success at playing women. And because this is the 17th century, Maria, like other females, is prohibited from pursuing her dream of acting. But when powerful people support her, King Charles II lifts the ban on female stage performers. And just as Maria aided Ned, she needs his help to learn her new profession.

Above the Line
Richard Eyre·DirectorJeffrey Hatcher·WriterAndrew Dunn·Director of PhotographyGeorge Fenton·Original Music ComposerTariq Anwar·Editor
Cast
Claire Danes·MariaBilly Crudup·Ned KynastonDerek Hutchinson·Stage ManagerMark Letheren·Male Emelia/DickieTom Wilkinson·BettertonBen Chaplin·George Villiars, Duke of BuckinghamHugh Bonneville·Samuel PepysFenella Woolgar·Lady MeresvaleRichard Griffiths·Sir Charles SedleyClare Higgins·Mistress Revels
Full Crew
(30 credits)
Directing· 1
Richard Eyre·Director
Writing· 1
Jeffrey Hatcher·Writer
Camera· 1
Andrew Dunn·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Tariq Anwar·Editor
Sound & Music· 4
George Fenton·Original Music ComposerChristopher Ackland·Sound Effects EditorDavid Boulton·ADR MixerPeter Bond·Dialogue Editor
Art & Design· 10
Keith Slote·Art DirectionJan Spoczynski·Art DirectionJim Clay·Production DesignTim Hatley·Costume DesignNathaniel De'Lineadeus·Special Effects Makeup ArtistLesley Smith·Makeup ArtistChris Lyons·Special Effects Makeup ArtistHelen Johnson·Makeup ArtistRoz Abery·Makeup ArtistJulie Dartnell·Makeup Artist
Production· 11
James D. Stern·Executive ProducerMichael Kuhn·Executive ProducerRichard Eyre·Executive ProducerJane Rosenthal·ProducerHardy Justice·ProducerJill Tandy·Executive ProducerRachel Cohen·Executive ProducerAmir Jacob Malin·Executive ProducerRobert De Niro·ProducerMalcolm Ritchie·Co-Executive ProducerMichael Dreyer·Co-Producer
Other Departments· 1
Amanda Green·Hairstylist
By the Numbers
78.3
OF 100
Master Score
7.1
OF 10
IMDb
64%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
$777K
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
Dramatic, Intimate
Composition
Split
Era
2000s
Visual Style
Photographic

“The poster features a split image of two faces, a woman on the left and a man on the right, both looking forward. The woman's face is visible from the nose down”

drama
Atmosphere
Bright, Warm
Color Mood
Warm
Setting
Abstract
Design Score
7/10
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