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The Duchess poster
B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 68.4 / 100
2008·Biography / Drama / History·1h 50m

THE DUCHESS

“Based on the incredible true story.”

A chronicle of the life of 18th century aristocrat Georgiana, Duchess of Devonshire, who was reviled for her extravagant political and personal life.

Above the Line
Saul Dibb·DirectorJeffrey Hatcher·ScreenplayAnders Thomas Jensen·ScreenplayGyula Pados·Director of PhotographyRachel Portman·Original Music ComposerMasahiro Hirakubo·Editor
Cast
Keira Knightley·Georgiana Cavendish, Duchess of DevonshireRalph Fiennes·Duke of DevonshireCharlotte Rampling·Lady SpencerDominic Cooper·Charles GreyHayley Atwell·Bess FosterSimon McBurney·Charles FoxAidan McArdle·Richard Brinsley SheridanJohn Shrapnel·General GreyAlistair Petrie·HeatonPatrick Godfrey·Dr. Neville
Full Crew
(30 credits)
Directing· 1
Saul Dibb·Director
Writing· 4
Jeffrey Hatcher·ScreenplayAnders Thomas Jensen·ScreenplaySaul Dibb·ScreenplayAmanda Foreman·Novel
Camera· 1
Gyula Pados·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Masahiro Hirakubo·Editor
Sound & Music· 3
Rachel Portman·Original Music ComposerJeff Richardson·Dialogue EditorHoward Halsall·Dialogue Editor
Art & Design· 9
Michael Carlin·Production DesignKaren Wakefield·Art DirectionMichael O'Connor·Costume DesignRebecca Alleway·Set DecorationCorinne Bossu·Makeup ArtistLouise Fisher·Makeup ArtistTapio Salmi·Makeup ArtistRachael Speke·Makeup ArtistJames Collins·Assistant Art Director
Production· 8
Michael Kuhn·ProducerGabrielle Tana·ProducerCarolyn Marks Blackwood·Executive ProducerDavid M. Thompson·Executive ProducerAmanda Foreman·Executive ProducerFrançois Ivernel·Executive ProducerChristine Langan·Executive ProducerCameron McCracken·Executive Producer
Other Departments· 3
Fran Needham·HairstylistStephanie Hovette·WigmakerMuffin Green·Property Master
By the Numbers
68.4
OF 100
Master Score
6.9
OF 10
IMDb
62%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
$43M
ROI 144%
Worldwide Gross
1
2 NOMS
Oscar Wins
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Poster DNA

THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

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

Dominant Palette
3 colors
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Mood
Regal, Dramatic, Historical
Composition
Centered
Era
18th Century
Visual Style
Photographic

“A movie poster for 'The Duchess' features a woman in a large, elaborate blonde wig and a golden, ruffled dress, holding a bouquet of green feathers. She is cent”

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Key Elements
Elaborate Golden DressLarge Blonde WigDark Choker NecklaceEarringsBraceletsRings
Atmosphere
Golden, Warm
Color Mood
Warm
Setting
Indoor
Design Score
7/10
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