Film
Control
Drama · 2h 2m · 6+
Where to see it
2 screenings in 1 city
2 screenings in Amsterdam
In English with Dutch subtitles, unless marked
Filmtheater De Uitkijk
- 21:00
About
Anton Corbijn's biographical drama follows Ian Curtis, his marriage and the early years of Joy Division in 1970s Manchester.
Control is Anton Corbijn's first feature, with a screenplay by Matt Greenhalgh based on Deborah Curtis's book Touching from a Distance. Sam Riley plays Ian Curtis, Samantha Morton plays Debbie Curtis, Alexandra Maria Lara plays Annik Honoré, Joe Anderson plays Hooky, James Anthony Pearson plays Bernard Sumner, Harry Treadaway plays Steve Morris, Toby Kebbell plays Rob Greton and Craig Parkinson plays Tony Wilson.
In 1975 Ian and Debbie marry in Macclesfield, south of Manchester, when he is 19 and she is 18. Ian withdraws from domestic life and writes poetry alone. A Sex Pistols gig in June 1976 leads him to join friends who are putting a band together as their singer. They call themselves Warsaw, debut in May 1977 and soon become Joy Division. Ian works as an employment agent and sees client Corinne Lewis have an epileptic seizure.
Based on Touching from a Distance
Story written by Evenitto from TMDB, Wikipedia and the cinemas' notes
Trailer
Official trailer · TMDBYouTube
Cast and crew
Sam Rileyas Ian Curtis
Samantha Mortonas Debbie Curtis
Alexandra Maria Laraas Annik Honoré
Joe Andersonas Hooky
Toby Kebbellas Rob Greton
Craig Parkinsonas Tony Wilson
James Anthony Pearsonas Bernard Sumner
Harry Treadawayas Steve Morris- Robert Shellyas Twinny
Andrew Sheridanas Terry
Richard Bremmeras Ian's Father- Tanya Myersas Ian’s Mother
Photos: TMDB
- Director
- Anton Corbijn
- Written by
- Matt Greenhalgh, Deborah Curtis
- Producers
- Tony Wilson, Anton Corbijn
- Camera
- Martin Ruhe
- Music
- New Order
- Editing
- Andrew Hulme
- Countries
- United Kingdom, Japan
- Studios
- NorthSee, EM Media, 3 Dogs & a Pony, IFF/CINV
Good to know
- Running time
- 2 hours 2 minutes
- Kijkwijzer
- 6+ · violence, fear, coarse language
- Language
- English
Questions
How long is Control?
2 hours 2 minutes. Most cinemas add 15 to 20 minutes of trailers first, so plan for about 2 hours 22 minutes.
What age is Control for?
Kijkwijzer 6: it has violence, fear and coarse language.
Where can I see Control?
There are 2 screenings at 1 cinema in 1 city. Pick your city above for the times.
What language is Control in?
Control is in English. A foreign-language film normally plays in its original version with Dutch subtitles.
Who is in Control?
Sam Riley plays Ian Curtis, with Samantha Morton, Alexandra Maria Lara, Joe Anderson, Toby Kebbell and Craig Parkinson.
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