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Excellent
MASTER SCORE 76.9 / 100
2005·Documentary·1h 25m

MCLIBEL

“The Postman and Gardener Who Took on McDonald's, and Won.”

McLibel is a documentary film directed by Franny Armstrong for Spanner Films about the McLibel case. The film was first completed, as a 52 minute television version, in 1997, after the conclusion of the original McLibel trial. It was then re-edited to 85 minute feature length in 2005, after the McLibel defendants took their case to the European Court of Human Rights.

Above the Line
Ken Loach, Franny Armstrong·DirectorFranny Armstrong·Director of PhotographyDavid G. Hill·Editor
Cast
Veronika Hyks·Self - Narrator (voice)Mike Love·SelfJeremy Corbyn·SelfBruce Alexander·Richard Rampton QCT. Colin Campbell·SelfIan Flintoff·David GreenPip Donaghy·David WalkerOliver Ford Davies·Dr. ArnottRichard Hope·JudgeMichael Mansfield QC·Self
Full Crew
(10 credits)
Directing· 2
Franny Armstrong·DirectorKen Loach·Director
Camera· 4
Franny Armstrong·Director of PhotographyPeter Armstrong·Director of PhotographyNeve Cunningham·Director of PhotographyMick Duffield·Director of Photography
Editing· 2
David G. Hill·EditorGregers Sall·Editor
Production· 2
Peter Armstrong·Executive ProducerFranny Armstrong·Producer
By the Numbers
76.9
OF 100
Master Score
7.0
OF 10
IMDb
100%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
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Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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Dominant Palette
3 colors
#808000
#4F4F4F
#E6E600
Mood
Whimsical
Composition
Centered
Era
1990s
Visual Style
Illustrated

“The movie poster for "McLibel" features an illustrative, cartoonish style. At the top, a rainbow forms the shape of the McDonald's golden arches. Below, the tit”

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