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The Weight of Water
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The Weight of Water

2001-03-30 · 113 min · ★ 5.4

Mystery · Drama · Thriller

A newspaper photographer researches an 1873 double homicide and finds her own life paralleling that of a witness who survived the tragic ordeal.

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Directors
Kathryn Bigelow
Production companies
Palomar Pictures, Miracle Pictures, StudioCanal, Manifest Film Company
Countries
France, United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 16,000,000
Revenue
USD 109,130

Top Cast

Sean PennSean PennThomas Janes
Catherine McCormackCatherine McCormackJean Janes
Elizabeth HurleyElizabeth HurleyAdaline Gunne
Sarah PolleySarah PolleyMaren Hontvedt
Josh LucasJosh LucasRich Janes
Ciarán HindsCiarán HindsLouis Wagner
Richard DonatRichard DonatMr. Plaisted
Ulrich ThomsenUlrich ThomsenJohn Hontvedt
Anders W. BerthelsenAnders W. BerthelsenEvan Christenson
Joseph RuttenJudge
John WalfDefense Attorney
Katrin CartlidgeKatrin CartlidgeKaren Christenson
Vinessa ShawVinessa ShawAnethe Christenson
Adam CurryAdam CurryEmil Ingerbretson
John MaclarenJohn MaclarenDr. Parsons
Rita KvistYoung Maren Christenson
Jan Tore KristoffersenJan Tore KristoffersenYoung Evan Christenson
Catherine KellnerCatherine KellnerCollege Student
Karl JúlíussonKarl JúlíussonMr. Christenson
Peter CobboldPriest

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