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V for Vendetta (2005)

R 132 min  -  Action | Sci-Fi | Thriller  -   17 March 2006 (USA)
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A shadowy freedom fighter known only as "V" uses terrorist tactics to fight against his totalitarian society. Upon rescuing a girl from the secret police, he also finds his best chance at having an ally.

Director:

James McTeigue

Writers:

Andy Wachowski (screenplay), Lana Wachowski (screenplay), and 1 more credit »
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Natalie Portman ...
Hugo Weaving ...
V
Stephen Rea ...
Stephen Fry ...
John Hurt ...
Tim Pigott-Smith Tim Pigott-Smith ...
Rupert Graves ...
Roger Allam ...
Ben Miles Ben Miles ...
Sinéad Cusack Sinéad Cusack ...
Natasha Wightman ...
John Standing John Standing ...
Eddie Marsan ...
Clive Ashborn Clive Ashborn ...
Emma Field-Rayner Emma Field-Rayner ...
Guy Fawkes Lover (as Emma Field Rayner)
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Storyline

The futuristic tale unfolds in a Great Britain that's a fascist state. A freedom fighter known as V uses terrorist tactics to fight the oppressive society. He rescues a young woman from the secret police, and she becomes his unlikely ally. Written by Siriuslydead  

Plot Summary | Plot Synopsis

Plot Keywords:

Terrorist | Government | Freedom | Fight | Fascist  | See more »

Taglines:

People should not be afraid of their governments. Governments should be afraid of their people. See more »

Genres:

Action | Sci-Fi | Thriller

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for strong violence and some language See all certifications »

Parents Guide:

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Details

Country:

USA | UK | Germany

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

V for Vendetta: At the IMAX See more »

Box Office

Budget:

$54,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

$25,642,640 (USA) (19 March 2006) (3365 Screens)

Gross:

$131,411,035 (Worldwide) (11 July 2006)
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Technical Specs

Runtime:

Sound Mix:

DTS  | Dolby Digital  | SDDS  | Sonics-DDP (IMAX version)

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1
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Trivia

The exact same font is found on all the posters and signs seen throughout the movie except the posters for Valerie's movies. See more »

Goofs

Continuity: When Evey is polishing the mirror, the amount of dust varies between the shots. See more »

Quotes

[first lines]
Evey Hammond: [voiceover] Remember, remember, the Fifth of November, the Gunpowder Treason and Plot. I know of no reason why the Gunpowder Treason should ever be forgot... But what of the man? I know his name was Guy Fawkes and I know, in 1605, he attempted to blow up the Houses of Parliament...
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Crazy Credits

The character's faces appear alongside the actor's names See more »

Connections

References White Heat (1949) See more »

Soundtracks

"I Found a Reason"
Written by Lou Reed
Performed by Cat Power
Courtesy of Matador Records See more »