Control
"He had the spirit, but lost the feeling."
Originally released in 2007. Control is a drama film. directed by Anton Corbijn. With a runtime of 2h 1m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Sam Riley, Samantha Morton, and Alexandra Maria Lara
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 12, 2007
18 years ago
Runtime
2h 1m
121 minutes total
User Rating
7.5/10
Great (904 votes)
Budget
$5M
Production budget
Box Office
$8.2M
1.6x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
Australia
+ 2 more
Director
Top Cast
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $5,000,000
- Revenue
- $8,200,000
Production Companies
- Becker International
- Claraflora
- EM Media
- NorthSee
- Warner Music UK
- Three Dogs And A Pony
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Control about?
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.
Who directed Control?
Control was directed by Anton Corbijn.
How long is Control?
Control has a runtime of 2 hours and 1 minutes (121 minutes total).
When was Control released?
Control was released on September 12, 2007 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Control?
The main cast of Control includes Sam Riley, Samantha Morton, Alexandra Maria Lara, Joe Anderson, Toby Kebbell.
Is Control worth watching?
Control has a user rating of 7.5/10 based on 904 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.