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The Book of Eli
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The Book of Eli

2010-01-14 · 118 min · ★ 6.8

Action · Thriller · Science Fiction

A post-apocalyptic tale, in which a lone man fights his way across America in order to protect a sacred book that holds the secrets to saving humankind.

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Directors
Allen Hughes, Albert Hughes
Production companies
Alcon Entertainment, Silver Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 80,000,000
Revenue
USD 157,107,755

Top Cast

Denzel WashingtonDenzel WashingtonEli
Gary OldmanGary OldmanCarnegie
Mila KunisMila KunisSolara
Ray StevensonRay StevensonRedridge
Jennifer BealsJennifer BealsClaudia
Michael GambonMichael GambonGeorge
Tom WaitsTom WaitsEngineer
Frances de la TourFrances de la TourMartha
Evan JonesEvan JonesMartz
Joe PingueJoe PingueHoyt
Chris BrowningChris BrowningHighjacker Leader
Richard CetroneRichard CetroneHijacker
Lateef CrowderLateef CrowderHighjacker / Construction Thug
Keith Splinter DavisKeith Splinter DavisHijacker
Don Thai TheerathadaDon Thai TheerathadaHijacker
Thom Khoury WilliamsHijacker
Lora Martinez-CunninghamLora Martinez-CunninghamYoung Woman Highjacker
Scott WilderScott WilderMiddle-Aged Man
Heidi PascoeHeidi PascoeMiddle-Aged Woman
Jennifer CaputoJennifer CaputoBiker

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