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Eastern Promises (2007)

“Every sin leaves a mark.”

7.3/10 · 3,826 votes 1h 40m r ThrillerCrimeMystery

#40 of 208 films from 2007 #380 of 2475 in thriller

Directed by David Cronenberg · Written by Steven Knight

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Overview

A Russian teenager living in London dies during childbirth but leaves clues in her diary that could tie her child to a rape involving a violent Russian mob family.

Cast

Viggo Mortensenas Nikolai Luzhin
Naomi Wattsas Anna Ivanovna Khitrova
Vincent Casselas Kirill
Armin Mueller-Stahlas Semyon
Sinéad Cusackas Helen
Donald Sumpteras Yuri
Jerzy Skolimowskias Stepan
Josef Altinas Ekrem
Mina E. Minaas Azim
Aleksandar Mikicas Soyka
Sarah-Jeanne Labrosseas Tatiana
Lalita Ahmedas Customer
Tatiana Maslanyas Tatiana (voice)
Tereza Srbovaas Kirilenko

Facts

Release dateSeptember 14, 2007
Runtime100 min (1h 40m) — about the same as the 2007 average of 105 min
GenresThriller, Crime, Mystery
LanguageEN
Budget$51,500,000
Box office$56,106,607 (1.1× budget)
IMDbtt0765443

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Questions

How long is Eastern Promises?
Eastern Promises runs 100 minutes (1h 40m).
Is Eastern Promises worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.3/10 across 3,826 votes, which places it #40 of 208 films released in 2007 in this index (top 81%) and #380 among 2475 thriller titles.
Who directed Eastern Promises?
Eastern Promises was directed by David Cronenberg. Other well-rated titles by the same director: The Fly (1986), Videodrome (1983), A History of Violence (2005).
Who stars in Eastern Promises?
Viggo Mortensen as Nikolai Luzhin; Naomi Watts as Anna Ivanovna Khitrova; Vincent Cassel as Kirill; Armin Mueller-Stahl as Semyon; Sinéad Cusack as Helen; Donald Sumpter as Yuri.
What is Eastern Promises rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Eastern Promises?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/31886.

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