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Control(2007)
Status: Released
Date: 2007-09-12
75%
900 Votes
Time: 2h 1m
He had the spirit, but lost the feeling.
Overview:
The story of Joy Division’s lead singer Ian Curtis, from his schoolboy days in 1973 to his suicide on the eve of the band's first American tour in 1980.
Languages: English.
Countries:
Australia,
United Kingdom,
United States of America
Budget: $5,000,000.00
Revenue: $8,200,000.00
ProductionCompanies:
Becker International
Claraflora
EM Media
NorthSee
Warner Music UK
Three Dogs And A Pony
Movie: Control
Top 10 Billed Cast
Sam Riley
Ian Curtis
Samantha Morton
Debbie Curtis
Alexandra Maria Lara
Annik Honoré
Joe Anderson
Hooky
Toby Kebbell
Rob Greton
Craig Parkinson
Tony Wilson
James Anthony Pearson
Bernard Sumner
Harry Treadaway
Steve Morris
Video Trailer Control
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Control Trailer 2007 - Trailer
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