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Control (2007)

“He had the spirit, but lost the feeling.”

7.5/10 · 964 votes 2h 2m r Drama

#20 of 208 films from 2007 #820 of 3759 in drama

Directed by Anton Corbijn · Written by Matt Greenhalgh, Deborah Curtis

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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.

Cast

Samantha Mortonas Debbie Curtis
Sam Rileyas Ian Curtis
Alexandra Maria Laraas Annik Honoré
Joe Andersonas Hooky
Toby Kebbellas Rob Greton
Craig Parkinsonas Tony Wilson
James Anthony Pearsonas Bernard Sumner
Harry Treadawayas Steve Morris
Andrew Sheridanas Terry
Robert Shellyas Twinny
Richard Bremmeras Ian's Father
Tanya Myersas Ian’s Mother
Martha Myers Loweas Ian's Sister
Matthew McNultyas Nick

Facts

Release dateSeptember 12, 2007
Runtime122 min (2h 2m) — longer as the 2007 average of 105 min
GenresDrama
LanguageEN
Budget$5,000,000
Box office$8,200,000 (1.6× budget)
IMDbtt0421082

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Questions

How long is Control?
Control runs 122 minutes (2h 2m).
Is Control worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.5/10 across 964 votes, which places it #20 of 208 films released in 2007 in this index (top 91%) and #820 among 3759 drama titles.
Who directed Control?
Control was directed by Anton Corbijn. Other well-rated titles by the same director: A Most Wanted Man (2014), The American (2010).
Who stars in Control?
Samantha Morton as Debbie Curtis; Sam Riley as Ian Curtis; Alexandra Maria Lara as Annik Honoré; Joe Anderson as Hooky; Toby Kebbell as Rob Greton; Craig Parkinson as Tony Wilson.
What is Control rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Control?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/50267.

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