Eastern Promises
Trailer
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M[/media]y opinion
I was stuck to the screen during the entire movie.
If you like mafia movies, you will like this one.
The acting is great, and the storyline is too.
Plot
A Russian teenager living in London who dies during childbirth leaves clues to a midwife in her journal that could tie her child to a rape involving a violent Russian mob family.
General Information
Eastern Promises is a 2007 crime drama film directed by David Cronenberg, from a screenplay written by Steven Knight. The film tells of a British midwife's interactions with the Russian Mafia in London and stars Viggo Mortensen, Naomi Watts and Vincent Cassel. Principal photography began November 2006, in locations in and around London. The film has been noted for its plot twist and for its violence and realistic depiction of Russian career criminals, which includes realistic portrayal of the tattoos commonly worn by them.
Awards & Prizes
Nominated for Oscar. Another 24 wins & 35 nominations
Tagline
Every sin leaves a mark.
Technical Information
MPAA : Rated R for strong brutal and bloody violence, some graphic sexuality, language and nudity.
Runtime : 100 min
Sources Used
[url=http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0765443/]http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0765443/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eastern_Promises[/url]
Trailer
url]
M[/media]y opinion
I was stuck to the screen during the entire movie.
If you like mafia movies, you will like this one.
The acting is great, and the storyline is too.
Plot
A Russian teenager living in London who dies during childbirth leaves clues to a midwife in her journal that could tie her child to a rape involving a violent Russian mob family.
General Information
Eastern Promises is a 2007 crime drama film directed by David Cronenberg, from a screenplay written by Steven Knight. The film tells of a British midwife's interactions with the Russian Mafia in London and stars Viggo Mortensen, Naomi Watts and Vincent Cassel. Principal photography began November 2006, in locations in and around London. The film has been noted for its plot twist and for its violence and realistic depiction of Russian career criminals, which includes realistic portrayal of the tattoos commonly worn by them.
Awards & Prizes
Nominated for Oscar. Another 24 wins & 35 nominations
Tagline
Every sin leaves a mark.
Technical Information
MPAA : Rated R for strong brutal and bloody violence, some graphic sexuality, language and nudity.
Runtime : 100 min
Sources Used
[url=http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0765443/]http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0765443/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eastern_Promises[/url]
(when the barber is cutting the man his throat)