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Dirty Pretty Things (2002)

“Every dream has its price.”

6.9/10 · 516 votes 1h 37m r ThrillerDramaCrime

#51 of 154 films from 2002 #739 of 2475 in thriller

Directed by Stephen Frears · Written by Steven Knight

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Overview

An undocumented immigrant finds a human heart in one of the toilets of the west London hotel where he works with other undocumented immigrants.

Cast

Chiwetel Ejioforas Okwe
Audrey Tautouas Senay
Sergi Lópezas Sneaky / Juan
Benedict Wongas Guo Yi
Sophie Okonedoas Juliette
Zlatko Burićas Ivan
Damon Youngeras Punter
Kenan Hudaverdias Cafe Owner
Paul Bhattacharjeeas Mohammed
Darrell D'Silvaas Immigration Officer
Sotigui Kouyatéas Shinti
Abi Gouhadas Shinti's Son
Adrian Scarboroughas The Doctor
Israel Aduramoas Mini Cab Driver

Facts

Release dateSeptember 5, 2002
Runtime97 min (1h 37m) — about the same as the 2002 average of 106 min
GenresThriller, Drama, Crime
LanguageEN
IMDbtt0301199

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Questions

How long is Dirty Pretty Things?
Dirty Pretty Things runs 97 minutes (1h 37m).
Is Dirty Pretty Things worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.9/10 across 516 votes, which places it #51 of 154 films released in 2002 in this index (top 68%) and #739 among 2475 thriller titles.
Who directed Dirty Pretty Things?
Dirty Pretty Things was directed by Stephen Frears. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Philomena (2013), Dangerous Liaisons (1988), High Fidelity (2000).
Who stars in Dirty Pretty Things?
Chiwetel Ejiofor as Okwe; Audrey Tautou as Senay; Sergi López as Sneaky / Juan; Benedict Wong as Guo Yi; Sophie Okonedo as Juliette; Zlatko Burić as Ivan.
What is Dirty Pretty Things rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Dirty Pretty Things?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/28593.

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