Uncovered
“To some murder is an art.”
Synopsis
While restoring a fifteenth-century painting Julia reveals a hidden Latin phrase. A series of murders begin to rock her small world of art experts, patrons and restorers, and she finds that the mystery of the painting is interwoven with the mystery of the deaths around her.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Cannes festival market
Festival / Special Debut
January 4, 1995
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jim McBride
- Screenplay & Story
- Michael Hirst, Jim McBride, Jack Baran
- Original Score
- Philippe Sarde
- Original Title
- Uncovered
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, Spain, France
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 52m
- Production Studios
- CiBy 2000, CiBy UK, Filmania
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jim McBride
Michael Hirst, Jim McBride, Jack Baran, Arturo Pérez-Reverte
Philippe Sarde
Affonso Beato
Éva Gárdos
Enrique Posner
Department Leadership Roster
Jim McBride
Director
Michael Hirst
Screenplay
Jim McBride
Screenplay
Jack Baran
Screenplay
Philippe Sarde
Original Music Composer
Affonso Beato
Director of Photography
Éva Gárdos
Editor
Hugo Luczyc-Wyhowski
Production Design
Tracy Tynan
Costume Design
Enrique Posner
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Uncovered
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Uncovered about?
While restoring a fifteenth-century painting Julia reveals a hidden Latin phrase. A series of murders begin to rock her small world of art experts, patrons and restorers, and she finds that the mystery of the painting is interwoven with the mystery of the deaths around her.
Who directed Uncovered?
Uncovered was directed by Jim McBride.
Who stars in Uncovered?
The principal cast of Uncovered includes Kate Beckinsale, John Wood, Sinéad Cusack, Paudge Behan, Art Malik.
When was Uncovered released and how long is it?
Uncovered was released in 1995 with a total runtime of 1h 52m.
Who composed the musical score for Uncovered?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Uncovered was composed by Philippe Sarde.
Is Uncovered based on a book or true story?
Uncovered is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Arturo Pérez-Reverte".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Uncovered?
Uncovered holds official age classifications: FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.).