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The new thriller from director David Cronenberg reteams him with his "A History of Violence" leading man Viggo Mortensen. The film follows the mysterious and ruthless Nikolai (Mr. Mortensen), who is tied to one of London's most notorious organized crime families.
His carefully maintained existence is jarred when he crosses paths with Anna (Academy Award nominee Naomi Watts), and innocent midwife trying to right a wrong, who accidentally uncovers potential evidence against the family. Now Nikolai must put into motion a harrowing chain of murder, deceit, and retribution.
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DVD information
| Release Date (USA): | 2007-12-26 |
| Rating (USA): | R |
| Release Date (UK): | 2008-02-25 |
| Rating (UK) : | 18 |
| Director: | David Cronenberg |
| Producer: | Robert Lantos and Paul Webster |
| Studio: | Universal Studios Home Entertainment |
| Writer/s: | Steve Knight |
Cast
| Viggo Mortensen | Nickolai |
| Naomi Watts | Anna |
| Vincent Cassel | Kirill |
| Armin Mueller-Stahl | Semyon |
| Sinead Cusack | Helen |
| Donald Sumpter | Yuri |
DVD Features
Secrets and Stories – Go behind the scenes as director David Cronenberg brings screenwriter Steven Knight’s brilliant script to life in the rainy dark streets of contemporary London. Marked for Life - Director David Cronenberg notes that in Russia, Georgia and other provinces, men are tattooed with their stories, there is no need for words. This feature will examine how the tattoos are used and what they mean for honor and code. |
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