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Immortality

Original title: The Wisdom of Crocodiles
  • 19981998
  • RR
  • 1h 38m
IMDb RATING
6.2/10
5.9K
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Immortality (1998)
Trailer
Play trailer0:54
2 Videos
39 Photos
  • Crime
  • Mystery
  • Romance
Vampire in London is searching for the ideal woman to redeem him.Vampire in London is searching for the ideal woman to redeem him.Vampire in London is searching for the ideal woman to redeem him.
IMDb RATING
6.2/10
5.9K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Po-Chih Leong
  • Writer
    • Paul Hoffman
  • Stars
    • Jude Law
    • Elina Löwensohn
    • Timothy Spall
Top credits
  • Director
    • Po-Chih Leong
  • Writer
    • Paul Hoffman
  • Stars
    • Jude Law
    • Elina Löwensohn
    • Timothy Spall
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 67User reviews
    • 44Critic reviews
    • 58Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 3 wins & 3 nominations

    Videos2

    Immortality
    Trailer 0:54
    Immortality
    The Wisdom of Crocodiles
    Trailer 1:17
    The Wisdom of Crocodiles

    Photos39

    Jude Law and Elina Löwensohn star as Steven & Anna
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    Jude Law
    Jude Law
    • Steven Grlsczas Steven Grlscz
    Elina Löwensohn
    Elina Löwensohn
    • Anne Levelsas Anne Levels
    Timothy Spall
    Timothy Spall
    • Inspector Healeyas Inspector Healey
    Jack Davenport
    Jack Davenport
    • Sergeant Rocheas Sergeant Roche
    Colin Salmon
    Colin Salmon
    • Martinas Martin
    Hitler Wong
    • Noodles Chanas Noodles Chan
    Kerry Fox
    Kerry Fox
    • Maria Vaughanas Maria Vaughan
    Stuart Bowman
    Stuart Bowman
    • Car Crash Mechanicas Car Crash Mechanic
    C.J. December
    C.J. December
    • Car Crash Mechanicas Car Crash Mechanic
    Anastasia Hille
    Anastasia Hille
    • Karenas Karen
    Nicholas Lamont
    • Toll Bridge Attendantas Toll Bridge Attendant
    • (as Nick Lamont)
    Joseph O'Conor
    Joseph O'Conor
    • Mr. Nancarrowas Mr. Nancarrow
    Ashley Artus
    Ashley Artus
    • Gang Leaderas Gang Leader
    Tom Wu
    Tom Wu
    • Gang Memberas Gang Member
    Hon Ping Tang
    Hon Ping Tang
    • Gang Memberas Gang Member
    Antony Cotton
    Antony Cotton
    • Gang Memberas Gang Member
    Richard Mylan
    • Gang Memberas Gang Member
    Carlton Headley
    • Gang Memberas Gang Member
    • Director
      • Po-Chih Leong
    • Writer
      • Paul Hoffman
    • All cast & crew
    • See more cast details at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Anthony Minghella's wife produced the film and used to watched the dailies at home each evening. Minghella would watch over her shoulder and was so impressed with Jude Law's performance he would cast him the following year as Dickie Greenleaf in "The Talented Mr Ripley" (1999)
    • Goofs
      When Steven is standing in the police lineup he has a bruise on the corner of his mouth. During his interrogation in the next scene, the bruise is gone.
    • Quotes

      Steven Grlscz: When I was a boy I fell out of a tree but I managed just to grab a branch. I hung there for a long time, terrified. The silence and the pain in my arms. And the pounding in my ears. And then I fell. I don't remember what happened when I hit the ground. All I can remember now is the agony of holding on. And the wonderful feeling, the wonderful of letting go.

    • Connections
      Referenced in Celebrated: Jude Law (2015)
    • Soundtracks
      Prelude Op. 28, No. 15 in D flat major - Raindrop
      by Frédéric Chopin

      (uncredited)

    User reviews67

    Review
    Top review
    10/10
    one of the best vampire movies ever
    I'm not one to be at a loss of words when it comes to movies, but I believe I have seen one of the best of all time. What do you do to a vampire movie to make it stand above the rest? Don't make it an obvious vampire movie that's what you do. Po-Chih Leong did an excellent job of directing a film which kept me, a vampire movie enthusiast glued to my seat.

    He didn't use the typical dark gloomy setting per typical vamp movies, neither did he restrict hi vampire character to the typical stereotypes of common vampire movies. This vampire could be out in the sunlight, see his reflection, yaddayaddayadda. The only thing that holds to the truth is he must drink blood. He is caring, sensitive, and above even his thirst all he is searching for is love.

    The plot of this movie was outstanding. The dialog made me think of having everyday conversations. Jude Law was an excellent pick for the main character. I give this movie a 10 based on it's originality and new look at vampires. It can be a bit slow at parts but over all an outstanding movie.
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    • Kelleys_Keeper
    • Oct 12, 2001

    Details

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    • Release date
      • May 1, 2000 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • The Wisdom of Crocodiles
    • Filming locations
      • Kew Bridge Steam Museum, Green Dragon Lane, Brentford, Middlesex, England, UK
    • Production companies
      • Goldwyn Films
      • Film Foundry Partners
      • Entertainment Film Distributors
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $25,648
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $10,281
      • Jul 16, 2000
    • Gross worldwide
      • $54,836
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 38 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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