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The Limits of Control(2009)

1h 56mCrime, Drama, Mystery, ThrillerArabic
6/10
316 user ratings

For every way in, there is another way out.

Overview

A mysterious stranger works outside the law and keeps his objectives hidden, trusting no one. While his demeanor is paradoxically focused and dreamlike all at once, he embarks on a journey that not only takes him across Spain, but also through his own consciousness.

Director

Jim Jarmusch

Studio

PointBlank Films

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Cast

Isaach de Bankolé

Isaach de Bankolé

as Lone Man

Alex Descas

Alex Descas

as Creole

Jean-François Stévenin

Jean-François Stévenin

as French

Óscar Jaenada

Óscar Jaenada

as Waiter

Luis Tosar

Luis Tosar

as Violin

Paz de la Huerta

Paz de la Huerta

as Nude

Tilda Swinton

Tilda Swinton

as Blonde

Youki Kudoh

Youki Kudoh

as Molecules

John Hurt

John Hurt

as Guitar

Gael García Bernal

Gael García Bernal

as Mexican

Hiam Abbass

Hiam Abbass

as Driver

Bill Murray

Bill Murray

as American

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Movie Facts

Release Year

2009

Runtime

1h 56m

Language

Arabic

Rating

6 / 10

Production Companies

PointBlank Films • Entertainment Farm • Focus Features

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Where can I watch The Limits of Control?

Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for The Limits of Control (2009).

What is The Limits of Control about?

A mysterious stranger works outside the law and keeps his objectives hidden, trusting no one. While his demeanor is paradoxically focused and dreamlike all at once, he embarks on a journey that not only takes him across Spain, but also through his own consciousness.

Who directed The Limits of Control?

The Limits of Control was directed by Jim Jarmusch and released in 2009. It is a crime, drama, mystery, thriller film.

How long is The Limits of Control?

The Limits of Control has a runtime of 1 hours and 56 minutes (116 minutes total).

Who stars in The Limits of Control?

The cast of The Limits of Control includes Isaach de Bankolé as Lone Man, Alex Descas as Creole, Jean-François Stévenin as French, Óscar Jaenada as Waiter, Luis Tosar as Violin and more.

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