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V for Vendetta (2005) -- 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.
V for Vendetta (2005) -- 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.
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Overview

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Director:
James McTeigue
Writers (WGA):
Andy Wachowski (screenplay) &
Larry Wachowski (screenplay) ...
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Release Date:
17 March 2006 (USA) more
Genre:
Action | Sci-Fi | Thriller more
Tagline:
Remember, remember the 5th of November, the gun powder treason and plot. I know of no reason why the gun powder treason should ever be forgot. more
Plot:
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. full summary | full synopsis
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Awards:
3 wins & 16 nominations more
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(206 articles)
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Cast

  (Cast overview, first billed only)

Natalie Portman ... Evey

Hugo Weaving ... V

Stephen Rea ... Inspector Finch

Stephen Fry ... Deitrich

John Hurt ... Adam Sutler
Tim Pigott-Smith ... Creedy
Rupert Graves ... Dominic
Roger Allam ... Lewis Prothero
Ben Miles ... Dascomb
Sinéad Cusack ... Delia Surridge

Natasha Wightman ... Valerie
John Standing ... Lilliman

Eddie Marsan ... Etheridge
Clive Ashborn ... Guy Fawkes
Emma Field-Rayner ... Guy Fawkes Lover (as Emma Field Rayner)
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Additional Details

Also Known As:
V for Vendetta: At the IMAX (UK) (IMAX version)
V for Vendetta: The IMAX Experience (USA) (IMAX version)
V wie Vendetta (Germany)
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MPAA:
Rated R for strong violence and some language.
Parents Guide:
View content advisory for parents
Runtime:
132 min
Country:
USA | UK | Germany
Language:
English
Color:
Color
Aspect Ratio:
2.35 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
DTS | Dolby Digital | SDDS | Sonics-DDP (IMAX prints)
Certification:
UK:15 | Australia:MA | Ireland:15A | Finland:K-15 | Netherlands:16 | Norway:15 | Germany:16 (w) | Hong Kong:IIB | Malaysia:18SG | Sweden:15 | Canada:14A (British Columbia/Ontario) | Portugal:M/16 | New Zealand:R13 | Argentina:16 | Italy:T | Brazil:16 | Israel:PG | Switzerland:14 (canton of Geneva) | Switzerland:14 (canton of Vaud) | Philippines:R-13 (MTRCB) | Japan:PG-12 | Chile:Y7 | Colombia:12 | Greece:K-17 | Iceland:16 | Canada:13+ (Quebec) | France:U (with warning) | South Korea:15 | Singapore:M18 (video rating) (cut) | Singapore:NC-16 (theatrical release) (edited version) | USA:R (certificate #42210) | India:A (cinema release)
Filming Locations:
Aldwych Underground Station, Aldwych, Holborn, London, England, UK more
Company:
Silver Pictures more

Fun Stuff

Trivia:
Included in the images seen on T.V. as Valerie talks about America's war growing worse and then eventually coming to London, is footage of baby Jessica McClure being pulled out of the well she fell into in Texas in 1987. more
Goofs:
Continuity: The number of dominoes standing when all the other dominoes have fallen changes from two (the one V picks up, plus one other further back in the shot) to just one (the one V picks up). 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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Movie Connections:
Features The Count of Monte Cristo (1934) more
Soundtrack:
Love Theme and End TItle more

FAQ

Why was V sent to Larkhill?
Who's shaving Evey's head? The hands of the person doing it aren't all scarred like V's.
What is Gordon burning in the waste basket?
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User Comments

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865 out of 1130 people found the following comment useful.
Truly Unique, 26 February 2006
9/10
Author: GreenPlastikMan from New York City

There are some that will, upon seeing this film, say that it was akin to Andrew Lloyd Weber attempting to make a political statement: overly dramatic. These people would be well served to remember that the symbol of drama is a mask, which certainly begs one important question- Why, if you are so put off by an overtly dramatic motion picture, would you choose to see a movie that stars as the (anti)hero a man in a mask? I just saw this film at an advanced screening and I must say it is nothing short of uniquely brilliant. Entertaining from the start, V manages to combine a strong socio-political message in a compact and highly intense experience. Infused with issues and concepts that pervade in the global political climate of our times, this movie is endowed with a tremendous timely relevance that belies its trappings as a mere action adventure.

The acting, the cinematography, the effects, and the general vision of this film all lead me to believe that it will likely receive a cult following. It is only my hope that the message of this film will come to summarize the history of our future ascendancy to true liberty.

Ask not what your country can do for you, but what you can do for your country. In the meantime, go see this movie.

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