UK / Canada / USA,
2007, 100 min
(Alternative: 97 min)
Directed by:
David CronenbergScreenplay:
Steven KnightCinematography:
Peter SuschitzkyComposer:
Howard ShoreCast:
Viggo Mortensen, Naomi Watts, Vincent Cassel, Armin Mueller-Stahl, Sinéad Cusack, Mina E. Mina, Donald Sumpter, Josef Altin, Aleksandar Mikic (more)VOD (1)
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The film follows the mysterious and ruthless Nikoli (Mortensen), who is tied to one of London's most notorious organized crime families. His carefully maintained existence is jarred when he crosses paths with Anna (Naomi Watts), an innocent midwife trying to right a wrong, who accidentally uncovers potential evidence against the family. Now Nikoli must put into motion a harrowing chain of murder, deceit and retribution. (Pathé Distribution UK)
(more)Awards
- Winner
- Nominations
Academy Awards
- 2008 - Viggo Mortensen (Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role)
British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA)
- 2008 - Viggo Mortensen (Best Leading Actor)
- 2008 - Outstanding British Film
British Independent Film Awards (BIFA)
- 2007 - Viggo Mortensen (Best Actor)
- 2007 - Best British Independent Film
- 2007 - David Cronenberg (Best Director)
- 2007 - Armin Mueller-Stahl (Best Supporting Actor / Actress)
- 2007 - Steven Knight (Best Screenplay)
César Awards
- 2008 - Best Foreign Film
Golden Globes
- 2008 - Best Motion Picture – Drama
- 2008 - Viggo Mortensen (Best Actor in a Motion Picture – Drama)
- 2008 - Howard Shore (Best Original Score)
Critics Choice Awards
- 2008 - Viggo Mortensen (Best Actor)
New York Film Critics Circle Awards
- 2007 - Viggo Mortensen (Best Actor)
The Saturn Awards
- 2008 - Best International Film
- 2008 - Viggo Mortensen (Best Actor)
- 2008 - Naomi Watts (Best Actress)
Toronto International Film Festival
- 2007 - David Cronenberg (People's Choice Award)
San Sebastián International Film Festival
- 2007 - David Cronenberg (Golden Shell for Best Film)