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Byzantium (2013)

โ€œIrresistible. Immoral. Immortal.โ€

6.3/10 ยท 992 votes 1h 58m r FantasyThrillerDrama

#168 of 284 films from 2013 #739 of 1079 in fantasy

Directed by Neil Jordan ยท Written by Moira Buffini

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Overview

Residents of a coastal town learn, with deadly consequences, the secret shared by the two mysterious women who have sought refuge at a local boarding house, the Byzantium.

Cast

Gemma Artertonas Clara Webb
Saoirse Ronanas Eleanor Webb
Sam Rileyas Darvell
Jonny Lee Milleras Ruthven
Daniel Maysas Noel
Kate Ashfieldas Gabi
Maria Doyle Kennedyas Morag
Uri Gavrielas Savella
Thure Lindhardtas Werner
Caleb Landry Jonesas Frank
Barry Cassinas Robert Fowlds
David Heapas Lap Dancing Client
Warren Brownas Gareth
Ruby Snapeas Wendy

Facts

Release dateApril 11, 2013
Runtime118 min (1h 58m) โ€” longer as the 2013 average of 106 min
GenresFantasy, Thriller, Drama
LanguageEN
Budget$10,000,000
Box office$89,237 (0.0ร— budget)
IMDbtt1531901

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Questions

How long is Byzantium?
Byzantium runs 118 minutes (1h 58m).
Is Byzantium worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.3/10 across 992 votes, which places it #168 of 284 films released in 2013 in this index (top 41%) and #739 among 1079 fantasy titles.
Who directed Byzantium?
Byzantium was directed by Neil Jordan. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Interview with the Vampire (1994), Michael Collins (1996), The Crying Game (1992).
Who stars in Byzantium?
Gemma Arterton as Clara Webb; Saoirse Ronan as Eleanor Webb; Sam Riley as Darvell; Jonny Lee Miller as Ruthven; Daniel Mays as Noel; Kate Ashfield as Gabi.
What is Byzantium rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Byzantium?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/17620.

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