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Following

  • 1998
  • R
  • 1h 10m
IMDb RATING
7.4/10
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Following (1998)
A young writer who follows strangers for material meets a thief who takes him under his wing.
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A young writer who follows strangers for material meets a thief who takes him under his wing.A young writer who follows strangers for material meets a thief who takes him under his wing.A young writer who follows strangers for material meets a thief who takes him under his wing.

  • Director
    • Christopher Nolan
  • Writer
    • Christopher Nolan
  • Stars
    • Jeremy Theobald
    • Alex Haw
    • Lucy Russell
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    • IMDb RATING
    7.4/10
    114K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    1,742
    417
    • Director
      • Christopher Nolan
    • Writer
      • Christopher Nolan
    • Stars
      • Jeremy Theobald
      • Alex Haw
      • Lucy Russell
    • 306User reviews
    • 142Critic reviews
    • 60Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 5 wins & 4 nominations total

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    Jeremy Theobald
    Jeremy Theobald
    • The Young Man
    Alex Haw
    Alex Haw
    • Cobb
    Lucy Russell
    Lucy Russell
    • The Blonde
    John Nolan
    John Nolan
    • The Policeman
    Dick Bradsell
    Dick Bradsell
    • The Bald Guy
    Gillian El-Kadi
    • Home Owner
    Jennifer Angel
    • Waitress
    Nicolas Carlotti
    • Barman
    Darren Ormandy
    • Accountant
    Guy Greenway
    • Heavy #1
    Tassos Stevens
    • Heavy #2
    Tristan Martin
    • Man at Bar
    Rebecca James
    • Woman at Bar
    Paul Mason
    • Home Owner's Friend
    David Bovill
    • Home Owner's Husband
    John Bengue
    Ivan Cornell
    Jane Hunter
    • Director
      • Christopher Nolan
    • Writer
      • Christopher Nolan
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    Christopher Nolan Films Ranked by Box Office

    Christopher Nolan Films Ranked by Box Office

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    Related interests

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    Mystery
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    Storyline

    Did you know

    • Trivia
      Sir Christopher Nolan never studied film-making at university. He studied English Literature at University College London, and used the film society there to shoot the opening dialogue scene between Bill and the policeman.
    • Goofs
      During the safe robbery, Bill is clearly shown wearing gloves, most noticeably when he pulls the paper with the combination from his pocket. However, as he starts to open the safe, the gloves are gone and they never reappear.
    • Quotes
      • Cobb: You take it away... to show them what they had.
    • Crazy credits
      The movie was filmed from 1996 to 1997 and first released in 1998. However, the copyright date in the credits is listed as being 1999.
    • Alternate versions
      The Criterion Collection DVD features an additional "Chronological Edit" of the film, which places the scenes in linear order.
    • Connections
      Featured in Smashing UK Top 10: Top 10 Film Directors (2013)

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    FAQ1

    • Why was the film shot in Black-and-White?

    Details

    • Release date
      • November 5, 1999 (United Kingdom)
    • Countries of origin
      • United Kingdom
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Cặp Bài Trùng
    • Filming locations
      • London, England, UK
    • Production companies
      • Next Wave Films
      • Syncopy
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    Box office

    • Budget
      • $6,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $48,482
    • Gross worldwide
      • $128,048
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 1h 10m(70 min)
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.37 : 1

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