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Masterwork
MASTER SCORE 85.1 / 100
2014·Crime / Drama / Mystery·1h 42m

CALVARY

“Killing a priest on a Sunday. That’ll be a good one.”

After being threatened during a confession, a good-natured priest must battle the dark forces closing in around him.

Above the Line
John Michael McDonagh·DirectorJohn Michael McDonagh·WriterLarry Smith·Director of PhotographyPatrick Cassidy·Original Music ComposerChris Gill·Editor
Cast
Brendan Gleeson·Father James LavelleChris O'Dowd·Jack BrennanKelly Reilly·Fiona LavelleAidan Gillen·Dr. Frank HarteDylan Moran·Michael FitzgeraldIsaach de Bankolé·SimonM. Emmet Walsh·The WriterMarie-Josée Croze·TeresaDomhnall Gleeson·Freddie JoyceDavid Wilmot·Father Leary
Full Crew
(10 credits)
Directing· 1
John Michael McDonagh·Director
Writing· 1
John Michael McDonagh·Writer
Camera· 1
Larry Smith·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Chris Gill·Editor
Sound & Music· 1
Patrick Cassidy·Original Music Composer
Production· 5
Flora Fernández-Marengo·ProducerJames Flynn·ProducerChris Clark·ProducerMark O'Connor·ProducerPaul O’Connor·Producer
By the Numbers
85.1
OF 100
Master Score
7.4
OF 10
IMDb
89%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
$4M
Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

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

Dominant Palette
3 colors
#21282F
#A0B0C0
#D0A050
Mood
Somber, Contemplative
Composition
Centered
Era
2010s
Visual Style
Photographic

“A man with a beard and medium-length hair, wearing a dark clerical shirt with buttons, is depicted from the chest up, looking upwards and to the right against a”

dramamystery
Key Elements
Bullet Holes Arranged In A Cross Shape
Atmosphere
Muted
Color Mood
Cool
Setting
None Visible
Design Score
7/10
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