Mise en scene - Brighton Rock

Detail how the main character in Brighton Rock is established using mise-en-scene.

Costume: 

• Simple suits - classic gangbusters/ mobster like
• Slick
• Doesn't appear flashy but obviously not old or shabby 
• (Prop) Flickknife - more skilled and subtle than a gun, more traditionally ganglike

 Lighting:

• Dark with no main lighting (Only back lit) 
• Face rarely lit or highlighted - Either hiding or not important, also creates an air of mystey

 Figure:

• Front of funeral procession - Suggests key role but looked down upon by others
• Dominates people he doesn't know but is equally dominated by those close to him
• Name suggests small / insignificant (childish nickname)
• Torturing of the spider and harm to others - suggests a lack in empathy
• Goes on about traditional values - attempt to gain respect and display worth

 Expression:

• Harsh
• Intense

Setting:

• Dark
• Dank
• Holiday spot but shown as constantly dismal