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How far can he go before he goes too far? - Cosmopolis
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Title: Cosmopolis

Release Date: 25 May 2012

Runtime: 1h 49m

Genre: Drama

Director: Alfama Films, Prospero Pictures, Kinologic Films, France 2 Cinéma

Production Companies: Alfama Films, Prospero Pictures, Kinologic Films, France 2 Cinéma

Overview: Riding across Manhattan in a stretch limo during a riot in order to get a haircut, a 28-year-old billionaire asset manager's life begins to crumble.

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Ratings

Average Vote: 5.702 (1250 votes)

Cast

  • Eric Packer: Robert Pattinson
  • Didi Fancher: Juliette Binoche
  • Elise Shifrin: Sarah Gadon
  • André Petrescu: Mathieu Amalric
  • Shiner: Jay Baruchel
  • Torval: Kevin Durand
  • Brutha Fez: K'Naan
  • Jane Melman: Emily Hampshire
  • Vija Kinsky: Samantha Morton
  • Benno Levin: Paul Giamatti
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