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13 September 2002 (Portugal) moreTagline:
The only thing worse than losing your mind... is finding it again. morePlot:
A mentally-disturbed man takes residence in a halfway house. His mind gradually slips back into the realm created by his illness, where he replays a key part of his childhood. full summary | full synopsisAwards:
12 wins & 17 nominations moreNewsDesk:
(18 articles)
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One of the best films ever made more (184 total)Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only) | Ralph Fiennes | ... | Spider |
 | Miranda Richardson | ... | Yvonne / Mrs. Cleg |
 | Gabriel Byrne | ... | Bill Cleg |
 | Lynn Redgrave | ... | Mrs. Wilkinson |
 | John Neville | ... | Terrence |
| Bradley Hall | ... | Spider Boy |
| Gary Reineke | ... | Freddy |
 | Philip Craig | ... | John |
| Cliff Saunders | ... | Bob |
| Tara Ellis | ... | Nora |
| Sara Stockbridge | ... | Gladys |
| Arthur Whybrow | ... | Ernie |
| Nicola Duffett | ... | Barmaid |
| Jake Nightingale | ... | Large Man |
| Alison Egan | ... | Flashing Yvonne |
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Rated R for sexuality, brief violence and language.Parents Guide:
View content advisory for parentsRuntime:
98 min | Spain:94 min (DVD edition)Language:
EnglishColor:
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1.78 : 1 moreSound Mix:
Dolby DigitalCertification:
Iceland:12 | Brazil:14 | Argentina:13 | Australia:MA | Canada:14A | Finland:K-15 | France:-12 | Germany:12 | Hong Kong:IIB | Japan:PG-12 | New Zealand:R13 | Norway:15 | Philippines:PG-13 | Portugal:M/16 | Singapore:M18 | South Korea:18 | Spain:18 | Sweden:15 | Switzerland:16 (canton of Geneva) | Switzerland:16 (canton of Vaud) | UK:15 | USA:RFun Stuff
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David Cronenberg received the screenplay from Patrick McGrath out of the blue, with a note attached saying that Ralph Fiennes was interested in playing the part of Spider. After about four pages, Cronenberg had decided that he wanted to do the film. moreGoofs:
Crew or equipment visible: There is a reflection of a crewmember in the building window while Spider walks on Kitchener street. moreQuotes:
Spider: [turning in a shard of glass from the smashed door] I... I found this...Psychiatrist: [we see the reconstructed panel on a desk] Ah, yes. We've been looking for that one...
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In David Cronenberg's brilliant psychological thriller, the excellent Ralph Fiennes gives a standout performance as Spider Cleg, a man who is released from a mental institution, and is forced to relive the horrors of his childhood, prowling the East End. Fiennes is superb in the lead role, and Miranda Richardson is magnificent in her three roles. Gabriel Byrne, Lynn Redgrave and John Neville all help carry the film along, which at times, can be a little slow. I liked this film, because it was similar to A Beautiful Mind, which also focused on mental illness. This is one of my all time great films, and I think the performances from the cast are faultless.