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24 May 2002 (USA) moreTagline:
Days never end. Nightmares are real. No one is innocent. morePlot:
Two Los Angeles homicide detectives are dispatched to a northern town where the sun doesn't set to investigate the methodical murder of a local teen. full summary | full synopsisAwards:
1 win & 8 nominations moreNewsDesk:
(38 articles)
Hilary Swank honored today with Hollywood Actress Award at Hollywood Film Fest (From pretty-scary. 26 October 2009, 11:36 AM, PDT)
Hillary Swank to Be Honored at Hollywood Film Festival
(From MovieWeb. 13 October 2009, 11:12 AM, PDT)
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Nolan can now be considered one of the best! more (566 total)Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| Al Pacino | ... | Will Dormer | |
| Hilary Swank | ... | Ellie Burr | |
| Oliver 'Ole' Zemen | ... | Pilot | |
| Martin Donovan | ... | Hap Eckhart | |
| Paul Dooley | ... | Chief Nyback | |
| Nicky Katt | ... | Fred Duggar | |
| Larry Holden | ... | Farrell | |
| Jay Brazeau | ... | Francis | |
| Lorne Cardinal | ... | Rich | |
| James Hutson | ... | Officer #1 | |
| Andrew Campbell | ... | Officer #2 | |
| Paula Shaw | ... | Coroner | |
| Crystal Lowe | ... | Kay Connell | |
| Tasha Simms | ... | Mrs. Connell | |
| Maura Tierney | ... | Rachel Clement |
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Rated R for language, some violence and brief nudity.Parents Guide:
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118 minLanguage:
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2.35 : 1 moreCertification:
Iceland:12 | Malaysia:18PL (uncut version) | Malaysia:U (edited version) | Brazil:12 | New Zealand:M | Argentina:13 | Australia:M | Canada:14A | Finland:K-15 | Germany:16 | Hong Kong:IIB | Netherlands:12 | Norway:15 | Peru:14 | Philippines:PG-13 | Singapore:NC-16 | South Korea:15 | Spain:13 | Sweden:15 | Switzerland:14 (canton of Geneva) | Switzerland:14 (canton of Vaud) | Switzerland:14 (canton of the Grisons) | UK:15 | USA:R (certificate #38846)Fun Stuff
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Detective Will Dormer's surname may be derived from the Latin verb "dormire" (and subsequently the Spanish verb "dormir"), which means "to sleep". moreGoofs:
Factual errors: When the police officers are waiting for the murderer to return to the cabin for the girl's backpack (Scene 8 on the DVD), they are talking about firearms. One of the Alaska cops says "Yeah that's nice, mine's all plastic save the barrel and firing pin - never rusts. What do you carry down in LA?" In the real world, the only part on his Glock that is plastic is the frame. The barrel, firing pin, trigger components, and SLIDE are all metal. Seeing how the Glock's frame (that's the big part on top) is 100% blued metal, it rusts just as easily as anything else. moreSoundtrack:
Don't Wait for the Sun moreFAQ
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INSOMNIA is not only the third film of acclaimed director Christopher Nolan (his first two were FOLLOWINGS and MEMENTO), but also a film that is able to intertwine the acting talents of three Academy Award winners. Al Pacino plays a celebrated cop who is asked to work on the case of a murdered girl in Alaska. Hilary Swank plays the local law enforcement who has her eyes on making a big case. Robin Williams plays a troubled Alaskan writer. Without giving anything away, INSOMNIA is definitely worth it. Some may see it, and be disappointed. One way to steer away from this failure is think of INSOMNIA as a psychological thriller rather than a "Shoot 'em up" thriller. INSOMNIA is story about loyalty and human emotion. Don't get me wrong, the movie is thrill-packed, but let's just say--You don't need blood and gore to make the audience members be on the edge of their seats (which I was). INSOMNIA hits all of its points including acting, directing, screenwriting, and cinematography. It's a first class thriller with great characters. On a side note...Pacino is worthy of an Oscar for his performance, Williams is equally excellent, and Swank also deserves recognition for complete scope of acting. A job well done by these three actors, and especially the man behind the curtain, Christopher Nolan!