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In the Loop

  • 2009
  • Not Rated
  • 1h 46m
IMDb RATING
7.4/10
65K
YOUR RATING
In the Loop (2009)
This is the Dr. Strangelove-inspired theatrical trailer for In the Loop.
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SatireComedy

A political satire about a group of skeptical American and British operatives attempting to prevent a war between two countries.A political satire about a group of skeptical American and British operatives attempting to prevent a war between two countries.A political satire about a group of skeptical American and British operatives attempting to prevent a war between two countries.

  • Director
    • Armando Iannucci
  • Writers
    • Jesse Armstrong
    • Simon Blackwell
    • Armando Iannucci
  • Stars
    • Tom Hollander
    • Peter Capaldi
    • James Gandolfini
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    7.4/10
    65K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Armando Iannucci
    • Writers
      • Jesse Armstrong
      • Simon Blackwell
      • Armando Iannucci
    • Stars
      • Tom Hollander
      • Peter Capaldi
      • James Gandolfini
    • 174User reviews
    • 149Critic reviews
    • 83Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 1 Oscar
      • 16 wins & 43 nominations total

    Videos4

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    Clip 1:46
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    Interview 6:57
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    Photos49

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    Top Cast44

    Tom Hollander
    Tom Hollander
    • Simon Foster
    Peter Capaldi
    Peter Capaldi
    • Malcolm Tucker
    James Gandolfini
    James Gandolfini
    • Lt. Gen. George Miller
    Harry Hadden-Paton
    Harry Hadden-Paton
    • Civil Servant
    Samantha Harrington
    • Malcolm's Secretary
    Gina McKee
    Gina McKee
    • Judy Molloy
    Olivia Poulet
    Olivia Poulet
    • Suzy
    Chris Addison
    Chris Addison
    • Toby Wright
    James Smith
    James Smith
    • Michael Rodgers
    Zach Woods
    Zach Woods
    • Chad
    Mimi Kennedy
    Mimi Kennedy
    • Karen Clark
    Anna Chlumsky
    Anna Chlumsky
    • Liza Weld
    Enzo Cilenti
    Enzo Cilenti
    • Bob Adriano
    Lucinda Raikes
    Lucinda Raikes
    • Reporter
    James Doherty
    James Doherty
    • Reporter
    David Rasche
    David Rasche
    • Linton Barwick
    Reid Sasser
    • Airport Security Man
    Johnny Pemberton
    Johnny Pemberton
    • A.J. Brown
    • Director
      • Armando Iannucci
    • Writers
      • Jesse Armstrong
      • Simon Blackwell
      • Armando Iannucci
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    User reviews174

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    Related interests

    Peter Sellers in Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb (1964)
    Satire
    Will Ferrell, Angela Grillo, and Lap-Gei Cheung in Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy (2004)
    Comedy

    Storyline

    Did you know

    • Trivia
      Armando Iannucci is well known for asking his actors to improvise their scenes around the script, and editing the best takes together. In one such improvised scene, James Gandolfini became angry enough to make Peter Capaldi drop out of character (he thought Gandolfini would "physically pummel me") and he asked the writers to provide him with a better come back.
    • Goofs
      British outlets are seen in both the Washington hotel and United Nations scenes.
    • Quotes
      • Malcolm Tucker: Y'know, I've come across a lot of psychos, but none as fucking boring as you. You are a real boring fuck. Sorry, sorry, I know you disapprove of swearing so I'll sort that out. You are a boring F, star, star, CUNT!
    • Crazy credits
      The film's final credits roll over a long shot of the main office. At the very end, Malcolm Tucker comes out, looks at the TV and asks, "Who let this woman out with her fucking hair like this?! On national television?! Looks like she stuck her finger in a fucking electrical socket..." before walking away.
    • Connections
      Featured in Charlie Rose: Episode dated 15 May 2009 (2009)
    • Soundtracks
      Violin Concerto in E Major BWV 1042 - I. Allegro
      Composed by Johann Sebastian Bach
      Performed by Kolja Blacher (violin) with the Kölner Kammerorchester (as Cologne Chamber Orchestra)
      Conducted by Helmut Müller-Brühl
      Licensed courtesy of Naxos Rights International Ltd.

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    FAQ1

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    Details

    • Release date
      • September 4, 2009 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • У петлі
    • Filming locations
      • Royal Festival Hall, South Bank Centre, South Bank, Lambeth, London, England, UK(interiors: United Nations)
    • Production companies
      • BBC Film
      • UK Film Council
      • Aramid Entertainment Fund
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

    • Budget
      • £612,650 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $2,388,804
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $191,866
      • Jul 26, 2009
    • Gross worldwide
      • $7,787,487
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 1h 46m(106 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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