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Code 46

2003-09-02 · 93 min · ★ 6.2

Drama · Science Fiction · Thriller

In a dystopian future, insurance fraud investigator William Gold arrives in Shanghai to investigate a forgery ring for "papelles", futuristic passports that record people's identities and genetics. Gold falls for Maria Gonzalez, the woman in charge of the forgeries. After a passionate affair, Gold returns home, having named a coworker as the culprit. But when one of Gonzalez's customers is found dead, Gold is sent back to Shanghai to complete the investigation.

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Directors
Michael Winterbottom
Production companies
BBC Film, Kailash Picture Company, Revolution Films, UK Film Council, United Artists
Countries
United Kingdom, United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 7,500,000

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Tim RobbinsTim RobbinsWilliam Geld
Samantha MortonSamantha MortonMaria Gonzales
Nabil ElouahabiNabil ElouahabiVendor
Om PuriOm PuriBahkland
Emil MarwaEmil MarwaMohan
Nina FogNina FogWole
Bruno LastraBruno LastraBikku
Togo IgawaTogo IgawaDriver
Natalie MendozaNatalie MendozaSphinx Receptionist
Jeanne BalibarJeanne BalibarSylvie
Mick JonesMick JonesHimself
Nina WadiaNina WadiaHospital Receptionist
Archie PanjabiArchie PanjabiCheck In
Sarah BackhouseWeather Girl
Jonathan IbbotsonBoxer
Nina SosanyaNina SosanyaAnya
Shelley KingShelley KingWilliam's Boss
Benedict WongBenedict WongMedic
Essie DavisEssie DavisDoctor
Christopher SimpsonChristopher SimpsonPaul

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