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The only thing worse than losing your mind... is finding it again. - Spider
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Title: Spider

Release Date: 6 Nov 2002

Runtime: 1h 38m

Genre: Drama, Mystery, Thriller

Director: Catherine Bailey Ltd., Davis Films, Grosvenor Park Productions, Odeon Films, Artists Independent Network, Capitol Films, Téléfilm Canada

Production Companies: Catherine Bailey Ltd., Davis Films, Grosvenor Park Productions, Odeon Films, Artists Independent Network, Capitol Films, Téléfilm Canada

Overview: A mentally disturbed man takes residence in a halfway house. His mind gradually slips back into the realm created by his illness, where he replays a key part of his childhood.

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Ratings

Average Vote: 6.6 (860 votes)

Cast

  • Spider: Ralph Fiennes
  • Yvonne / Mrs. Cleg: Miranda Richardson
  • Bill Cleg: Gabriel Byrne
  • Mrs. Wilkinson: Lynn Redgrave
  • Terrence: John Neville
  • John: Philip Craig
  • Spider Boy: Bradley Hall
  • Freddy: Gary Reineke
  • Gladys: Sara Stockbridge
  • Bob: Cliff Saunders
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