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Peacock

  • 2010
  • 16
  • 1h 30m
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6.2/10
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Peacock (2010)
A train accident in rural Nebraska gradually unveils a mystery involving the town's bank clerk (Murphy).
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A train accident in rural Nebraska gradually unveils a mystery involving the town's bank clerk.A train accident in rural Nebraska gradually unveils a mystery involving the town's bank clerk.A train accident in rural Nebraska gradually unveils a mystery involving the town's bank clerk.

  • Director
    • Michael Lander
  • Writers
    • Michael Lander
    • Ryan O Roy
  • Stars
    • Cillian Murphy
    • Elliot Page
    • Susan Sarandon
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  • IMDb RATING
    6.2/10
    12K
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    • Director
      • Michael Lander
    • Writers
      • Michael Lander
      • Ryan O Roy
    • Stars
      • Cillian Murphy
      • Elliot Page
      • Susan Sarandon
    • 78User reviews
    • 18Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Cillian Murphy
    Cillian Murphy
    • John…
    Elliot Page
    Elliot Page
    • Maggie
    • (as Ellen Page)
    Susan Sarandon
    Susan Sarandon
    • Fanny Crill
    Josh Lucas
    Josh Lucas
    • Officer Tom McGonigle
    Bill Pullman
    Bill Pullman
    • Edmund French
    Graham Beckel
    Graham Beckel
    • Connor Black
    Keith Carradine
    Keith Carradine
    • Ray Crill
    Eden Bodnar
    • Louise Sternberg
    Chris Carlson
    Chris Carlson
    • Neil
    Flynn Milligan
    • Jake
    Virginia Newcomb
    Virginia Newcomb
    • Doris
    Jaimi Paige
    • Wanda
    Nathan Christopher
    • Cal
    Richard Latch
    • Mack
    Tate Hustedt
    • Brian Sternberg
    Tory Schaefer
    • Will
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    • Ron Sternberg
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    • Director
      • Michael Lander
    • Writers
      • Michael Lander
      • Ryan O Roy
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    • Trivia
      Cillian Murphy was very reluctant to shave off his eyebrows. The scene had to be shot very carefully so as to get it right in one shot.
    • Goofs
      The Clark candy bars seen at the start (at around 25 mins) have modern plastic wrappers with barcodes.
    • Quotes

      John: Mr. French, what would you do without me?

      Edmund French: Find someone more reliable.

    • Alternate versions
      As attested to on the cover of the DVD (see image #23 in the Photo Gallery), there is an alternate ending and deleted scenes available.
    • Connections
      Featured in WatchMojoUK: Top 10 Cillian Murphy Performances (2018)

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    8/10
    Disturbing movie with an outstanding Cillian Murphy
    If you want to see an actor exceeding himself in a quite disturbing setting, you should give "Peacock" a try. Cillian Murphy plays the quite quiet bank employee John Skillpa who keeps his life and his whereabouts to himself. One of these aspects is Emma Skillpa, a second personality John has developed in secrecy. In the mornings, Emma takes - nicely made up and dressed - care of John's breakfast, lunch, and everything else a husband might have to do. After breakfast, John takes over and leaves for yet another day at work. Everything changes, though, when Emma is accidentally presented to the public and people in town are suddenly aware of her existence. Things start to turn and John's life is about to change dramatically.

    A fantastic Susan Sarandon, a bittersweet Ellen Page, and a believable Josh Lucas play alongside Cillian Murphy who portrays both John and Emma convincingly. The pace of "Peacock" seems just fine and increases as it is supposed to be. I liked the directing of "Peacock" because it creates suspense and despair at the same time and catches the audience's attention nicely. The soundtrack is a wonderful addition to the somehow depressing settings of John's home and his office at work.

    People looking for a movie that simply looks and feels good, will presumably not enjoy watching "Peacock". It is absolutely nothing to be seen in between or just to have a good time. The audience is forced to deal with John's mind, his life, and his past. Some questions might even be left unanswered after watching, but this also depends on the audience and the attention people pay.

    I was truly satisfied with this movie and the actors' performances. Too bad "Peacock" did obviously not get the attention it deserves.
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    • Release date
      • May 28, 2010 (Brazil)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Official site
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Nhân Cách Khác
    • Filming locations
      • Lorimor, Iowa, USA
    • Production companies
      • Cornfield Productions
      • Mandate Pictures
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 30 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
      • DTS
      • SDDS
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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