Code 46(2003)
“How do you solve a crime when the last thing you want to know is the truth?”
Overview
In a dystopian future, insurance fraud investigator William Gold arrives in Shanghai to investigate a forgery ring for "papelles", futuristic passports that record people's identities and genetics. Gold falls for Maria Gonzalez, the woman in charge of the forgeries. After a passionate affair, Gold returns home, having named a coworker as the culprit. But when one of Gonzalez's customers is found dead, Gold is sent back to Shanghai to complete the investigation.
Director
Michael Winterbottom
Studio
BBC Film
Budget
$8M
Cast
Tim Robbins
as William Geld
Samantha Morton
as Maria Gonzales
Nabil Elouahabi
as Vendor
Om Puri
as Bahkland
Emil Marwa
as Mohan
Nina Fog
as Wole
Bruno Lastra
as Bikku
Togo Igawa
as Driver
Natalie Mendoza
as Sphinx Receptionist
Jeanne Balibar
as Sylvie
Mick Jones
as Himself
Nina Wadia
as Hospital Receptionist
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2003
Runtime
1h 33m
Language
English
Rating
6.2 / 10
Budget
$8M
Production Companies
BBC Film • Kailash Picture Company • Revolution Films
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Where can I watch Code 46?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Code 46 (2003).
What is Code 46 about?▼
In a dystopian future, insurance fraud investigator William Gold arrives in Shanghai to investigate a forgery ring for "papelles", futuristic passports that record people's identities and genetics. Gold falls for Maria Gonzalez, the woman in charge of the forgeries. After a passionate affair, Gold returns home, having named a coworker as the culprit. But when one of Gonzalez's customers is found dead, Gold is sent back to Shanghai to complete the investigation.
Who directed Code 46?▼
Code 46 was directed by Michael Winterbottom and released in 2003. It is a drama, science fiction, thriller film.
How long is Code 46?▼
Code 46 has a runtime of 1 hours and 33 minutes (93 minutes total).
Who stars in Code 46?▼
The cast of Code 46 includes Tim Robbins as William Geld, Samantha Morton as Maria Gonzales, Nabil Elouahabi as Vendor, Om Puri as Bahkland, Emil Marwa as Mohan and more.
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