Child 44 (2014)

Set in Stalin-era Soviet Union, a disgraced MGB agent is dispatched to investigate a series of child murders -- a case that begins to connect with the very top of party leadership.

Director:

Daniel Espinosa

Writers:

Richard Price (screenplay), Tom Rob Smith (novel)

Stars:

Tom Hardy, Noomi Rapace, Gary Oldman

Cast

Credited cast:
Tom Hardy
Noomi Rapace
Gary Oldman
Joel Kinnaman

Storyline

Based on the first of a trilogy by Tom Rob Smith and set in the Stalin era of the Soviet Union. The plot is about an idealistic pro-Stalin security officer who decides to investigate a series of child murders in a country where supposedly this sort of crime doesn't exist. The state would not hear of the existence of a child murderer let alone a serial killer. He gets demoted and exiled but decides, with just the help of his wife, to continue pursuing the case.

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Genres:

Drama | Thriller

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Details

Country:

USA

Release Date:

2014 (USA)

Filming Locations:

Prague, Czech Republic

Company Credits

Production Co:

Summit Entertainment, Worldview Entertainment, Scott Free Productions

Did You Know?

Trivia

Christian Bale was in talks to play the lead role but he ultimately declined the offer.