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He had the spirit, but lost the feeling. - Control
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Title: Control

Release Date: 12 Sep 2007

Runtime: 2h 1m

Genre: Drama

Director: Becker International, Claraflora, EM Media, NorthSee, Warner Music UK, Three Dogs And A Pony

Production Companies: Becker International, Claraflora, EM Media, NorthSee, Warner Music UK, Three Dogs And A Pony

Overview: 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.

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Ratings

Average Vote: 7.5 (846 votes)

Cast

  • Debbie Curtis: Samantha Morton
  • Ian Curtis: Sam Riley
  • Annik Honoré: Alexandra Maria Lara
  • Hooky: Joe Anderson
  • Rob Greton: Toby Kebbell
  • Tony Wilson: Craig Parkinson
  • Bernard Sumner: James Anthony Pearson
  • Steve Morris: Harry Treadaway
  • Terry: Andrew Sheridan
  • Twinny: Robert Shelly
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