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01/05/2009 Crime, Drama, Mystery, Thriller 1h 56m
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For every way in, there is another way out.

Overview

A mysterious stranger works outside the law and keeps his objectives hidden, trusting no one. While his demeanor is paradoxically focused and dreamlike all at once, he embarks on a journey that not only takes him across Spain, but also through his own consciousness.

  1. Jim Jarmusch

    Director, Writer

Top billed cast

  1. Isaach de Bankolé

    Lone Man

  2. Alex Descas

    Creole

  3. Jean-François Stévenin

    French

  4. Óscar Jaenada

    Waiter

  5. Luis Tosar

    Violin

  6. Paz de la Huerta

    Nude

  7. Tilda Swinton

    Blonde

  8. Youki Kudoh

    Molecules

  9. John Hurt

    Guitar

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Full Cast & Crew

Reviews

A review by CRCulver
Written by CRCulver on 2018-09-08
Jim Jarmusch's 2008 film The Limits of Control concerns a nameless hitman (Isaach De Bankole) as he prepares to carry out an assassination in Spain. It is not overtly stated that he is a professional, but his uncompromising posture, his unchanging expression and the omnipresent suitcase make it clear from the very first minutes of the film. Isaach De Bankole is perfect in this role, as he has a face that seems carved out of granite. The hitman's few intimations of humanity are thus all the more shocking.

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Status
Released

Original Language
English

Budget
$0.00

Revenue
$0.00

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