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V for Vendetta (2005)

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In a future British tyranny, a shadowy freedom fighter, known only by the alias of "V", plots to overthrow it with the help of a young woman.

Director:

James McTeigue

Writers:

Lilly Wachowski (screenplay) (as The Wachowski Brothers), Lana Wachowski (screenplay) (as The Wachowski Brothers) | 1 more credit »
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Cast overview, first billed only:
Natalie Portman ... Evey
Hugo Weaving ... V
Stephen Rea ... 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 Emma Field-Rayner ... Guy Fawkes Lover (as Emma Field Rayner)
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Storyline

In the year 1998 , Evey Hammond is an average citizen of the United Kingdom, which is under the rule of the fascist and tyrannical Norsefire Party. She is an employee of the state-run British Television Network, but soon, she becomes the number one enemy of the state together with an enigmatic and larger-than-life freedom fighter known only by the letter "V". V informs Evey that she must hide in his underground lair for at least one year, and while she is reluctant to the idea at first, a bond soon forms between the two individuals. In the meanwhile, the mysterious past of V is gradually revealed to the police inspector tasked with capturing him, Eric Finch, and it is not long until he starts questioning everything his government stands for. Written by goddangwatir

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Most of the forbidden objects in V's shadow gallery are classical works of art and culture. A few are modern, including The Vitra Lounge Chair by Eames and Valerio Bottin's Bubble Lamp. See more »

Goofs

When the two detectives are examining Prothero's military deployment history (at around 57 minutes), Dominic pulls a binder out from a shelf, then sets it down with the spine of the binder facing to the right when he comes toward the camera to look at the computer screen with Finch. The shot cuts to the computer screen for a moment, then when it cuts back to the two detectives, the same binder can be seen in the background with it's spine now facing towards the left. See more »

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[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. But who was he really? What was he like? We are told to remember the idea, not the man, because a man can fail. He can be caught, he can be killed and forgotten, but 400 years later, an idea can still ...
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Crazy Credits

After the closing credits, the Virtual Studios logo appears. This was done deliberately, to emphasize the V motif. See more »


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Most Captivating Comic Book Adapatation I've Seen
15 April 2018 | by MichaelMRameySee all my reviews

After being told over and over again from friends to watch this film, I finally got to it. Despite it being overhyped by them, I still found myself captivated by V For Vendetta. There was something brilliant about seeing our "hero" at face value just like every other character along the way. There was no Batman/Bryce Wayne, there was only V and because of that it made him more of a myth and much more intriguing for what he stood for.

Vengence is in the title, but it so much more than that with a deeper meaning that rivals some of the best in Hollywood. I found myself reading more into the "idea" V represented. Now one of my favorite Comic Book Films.


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USA | UK | Germany

Language:

English

Release Date:

17 March 2006 (Canada) See more »

Also Known As:

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Box Office

Budget:

$54,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend USA:

$25,642,340, 19 March 2006

Gross USA:

$70,511,035

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$132,511,035
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Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1
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