Shame (2011)

A man's carefully cultivated private life is disrupted when his sister arrives for an indefinite stay.

Director:

Steve McQueen

Writers:

Steve McQueen, Abi Morgan

Stars:

Michael Fassbender, Carey Mulligan, James Badge Dale

Nominated for 1 Golden Globe. Another 49 wins & 90 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Michael Fassbender	...	Brandon
Lucy Walters	...	Woman on Subway Train
Mari-Ange Ramirez	...	Alexa
James Badge Dale	...	David
Nicole Beharie	...	Marianne
Alex Manette	...	Steven
Hannah Ware	...	Samantha
Elizabeth Masucci	...	Elizabeth
Rachel Farrar	...	Rachel
Loren Omer	...	Loren
Carey Mulligan	...	Sissy
Lauren Tyrrell	...	Hostess
Marta Milans	...	Cocktail Waitress
Jake Siciliano	...	Skype Son
Robert Montano	...	Waiter

Storyline

Brandon is a 30-something man living in New York who is unable to manage his sex life. After his wayward younger sister moves into his apartment, Brandon's world spirals out of control. Shame examines the nature of need, how we live our lives and the experiences that shape us.

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Plot Keywords:

sex addict | sex addiction | female nudity | suicide attempt | brother sister relationship | 

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Genres:

Drama

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated NC-17 for some explicit sexual content

Details

Official Sites:

Official Facebook Official site

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

13 January 2012 (UK)

Also Known As:

Shame

Filming Locations:

New York City, New York, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$6,500,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend USA:

$349,519, 4 December 2011, Limited Release

Gross USA:

$4,000,304, 22 April 2012

Company Credits

Production Co:

See-Saw Films, Film4, UK Film Council

Technical Specs

Runtime:

101 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color (DeLuxe)

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

This is the second feature length collaboration between actor Michael Fassbender and director Steve McQueen, the first being Hunger (2008).

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Goofs

In the final scene, the train that pulls into the 28th street station is the J train. However, in reality, the closest the J line comes to 28th street is Essex Street which is about 3 miles away from 28th.

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Quotes

Brandon Sullivan: If you had a choice to live in the past or the future, and you could be anything you wanted to be , what would you be?
Marianne: What would you be?
Brandon Sullivan: Well, i always wanted to be a musician in the Sixties.
Marianne: That's cool. Musician?
Brandon Sullivan: Yeah.
Marianne: Sixties it's tough though! I saw Gimme Shelter recently, you know, the Rolling Stones documentary?
Brandon Sullivan: Yeah.
Marianne: Kinda seem like hell!
Brandon Sullivan: What?
Marianne: Yeah, Sixties be like the last place I want to be.
[...]

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Crazy Credits

No opening credits apart from the movie's title.

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Connections

Featured in Great Movie Mistakes IV (2012)

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Soundtracks

I Want Your Love
Written by Nile Rodgers and Bernard Edwards
Published by Sony/ATV Music Publishing & (c) 1978 Bernard's Other Music (BMI)
All rights on behalf of Bernard's Other Music
administered by Warner-Tamerlane Publishing Corp.
Performed by Chic
Licensed courtesy of Warner Music UK Ltd

User Reviews

Becoming even more of a Fassbender Fan

This film instantly drew me in. Fassbender's performance is complex and truly believable.I can honestly say that if you are not haunted by the torment of both Michael Fassbender's and Carey Mulligan's performance, then you are in denial. The pain is apparent, the intrigue of what happened to these siblings is staring you in the face throughout the film. The role's Fassbender has chosen lately have made me an ultimate fan! Another McQueen movie, HUNGER, also stars Fassbender as an Irishman in political protest against the corrupt government of the "80's. I tremendously enjoy watching him on the screen. Michael Fassbender relays raw emotion and true passion to create believable and relatable characters. Im looking forward to future projects.