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2007-09-12 · 122 min · ★ 7.5

Drama

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.

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Directors
Anton Corbijn
Production companies
NorthSee, EM Media, 3 Dogs & a Pony, IFF/CINV
Countries
United Kingdom, Japan
Status
Released
Budget
USD 5,000,000
Revenue
USD 8,200,000

Top Cast

Sam RileySam RileyIan Curtis
Samantha MortonSamantha MortonDebbie Curtis
Alexandra Maria LaraAlexandra Maria LaraAnnik Honoré
Joe AndersonJoe AndersonHooky
Toby KebbellToby KebbellRob Greton
Craig ParkinsonCraig ParkinsonTony Wilson
James Anthony PearsonJames Anthony PearsonBernard Sumner
Harry TreadawayHarry TreadawaySteve Morris
Robert ShellyTwinny
Andrew SheridanAndrew SheridanTerry
Richard BremmerRichard BremmerIan's Father
Tanya MyersIan’s Mother
Martha Myers LoweIan's Sister
Matthew McNultyMatthew McNultyNick
David WhittingtonChemistry Teacher
Margaret JackmanMargaret JackmanMrs. Brady
Mary Jo RandleMary Jo RandleDebbie's Mother
Ben NaylorMartin Hannet
John Cooper ClarkeJohn Cooper ClarkeSelf
James FortuneMC

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