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Overview

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Director:
Writer:
Steven Knight (written by)
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Release Date:
13 December 2002 (UK) more
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Tagline:
Some things are too dangerous to keep secret. more
Plot:
An illegal Nigerian immigrant discovers the unpalatable side of London life. full summary | add synopsis
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Awards:
Nominated for Oscar. Another 16 wins & 19 nominations more
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Cast

  (Cast overview, first billed only)

Chiwetel Ejiofor ... Okwe
Kriss Dosanjh ... Asian Businessman
Israel Aduramo ... Mini Cab Driver
Yemi Ajibade ... Mini Cab Driver (as Ade-Yemi Ajibade)
Nizwar Karanj ... Mini Cab Driver

Deobia Oparei ... Mini Cab Driver
Jeffery Kissoon ... Cab Controller

Zlatko Buric ... Ivan

Audrey Tautou ... Senay Gelik

Sophie Okonedo ... Juliette
Sergi López ... Sneaky / Juan
Benedict Wong ... Guo Yi
Kenan Hudaverdi ... Cafe Owner

Damon Younger ... Punter
Paul Bhattacharjee ... Mohammed
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MPAA:
Rated R for sexual content, disturbing images and language.
Runtime:
97 min
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1.85 : 1 more
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Trivia:
The first film from Celador, the company behind TV quiz show _"Who Wants to be a Millionaire?" (1998)_. Steven Knight, co-creator of the hit show, also wrote the script for Dirty Pretty Things. more
Goofs:
Continuity: When Okwe and Senay are drinking wine, Senay lifts a full glass. In the next shot, the glass is 3/4 full. more
Quotes:
[first lines]
Okwe: Do you want a car? Ten pounds, Theatreland. Car? London? You want a taxi? Buckingham Palace.
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Movie Connections:
References The Conversation (1974) more
Soundtrack:
Unloved more

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39 out of 57 people found the following comment useful.
Subtle, 29 November 2004
Author: jfxobrien from NY, NY

Who on earth wrote the last commentary?

While I might agree that the movie appears 'preachy' compared with typical Hollywood crap which is incapable of analysis, this movie portrays non-Americans in a non-American world. It is subtle, entertaining, excels with its dark humor, and is an accurate portrayal of what immigrants suffer - not only in London, but around the globe.

What on earth prompted the terrorist comment also? Sheesh.

I suggest that this movie deserves deeper reflection, is not preachy like a Michael Moore, and goes about its business subtly and intelligently. A pleasure to watch.

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