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Overview
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Director:
Writer:
Steven Knight (written by)
Release Date:
13 December 2002 (UK)
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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
Awards:
Nominated for Oscar.
Another 16 wins
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19 nominations
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NewsDesk:
(31 articles)
Machan is streets ahead of any Hollywood product
(From The Guardian - Film News. 19 November 2009, 9:23 AM, PST)
Rumor: DiCaprio & Maguire Are Remaking The Third Man?
(From FirstShowing.net. 23 October 2009, 2:35 PM, PDT)
(From The Guardian - Film News. 19 November 2009, 9:23 AM, PST)
Rumor: DiCaprio & Maguire Are Remaking The Third Man?
(From FirstShowing.net. 23 October 2009, 2:35 PM, PDT)
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Subtle
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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.
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Runtime:
97 min
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1.85 : 1 more
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Certification:
Germany:12 |
Brazil:18 |
Iceland:12 (video rating) |
Iceland:14 |
Argentina:16 |
Australia:MA |
Canada:14A |
Denmark:11 |
Finland:K-15 |
Hong Kong:IIB |
Japan:PG-12 |
Netherlands:12 |
New Zealand:R16 |
Norway:15 |
Portugal:M/16 |
Singapore:R(A) |
Spain:18 |
Sweden:11 |
Switzerland:14 (canton of Geneva) |
Switzerland:14 (canton of Vaud) |
UK:15 |
USA:R
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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.
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Continuity: When Okwe and Senay are drinking wine, Senay lifts a full glass. In the next shot, the glass is 3/4 full.
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Movie Connections:
References The Conversation (1974)
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Soundtrack:
Unloved
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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.