Control (2007)

He had the spirit, but lost the feeling.

Control (2007) poster

The story of Joy Division’s lead singer Ian Curtis, from his schoolboy days in 1973 to his suicide on the eve of the band's first American tour in 1980.

Director: Anton Corbijn
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 121 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Cinematography: Martin Ruhe
Editing: Andrew Hulme
Production: Becker International, Claraflora, EM Media, NorthSee, Warner Music UK, Three Dogs And A Pony
Country: Australia, United Kingdom, United States of America
Language: English
Budget: $5M
Box Office: $8M
Original Language: en

Themes

Heartbreaking Tragic Losses, Suicidal Thoughts and Despair, Stories of Heartbreak and Suffering

Keywords

suicide, new love, wife, epilepsy, medicine, punk rock, recording contract, record producer, record label, black and white, extramarital affair, joy division, tragic

Trailer

Control Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Control about?
The story of Joy Division’s lead singer Ian Curtis, from his schoolboy days in 1973 to his suicide on the eve of the band's first American tour in 1980.
Who directed Control?
Control was directed by Anton Corbijn.
Who stars in Control?
Control stars Sam Riley, Samantha Morton, Alexandra Maria Lara, Joe Anderson, Toby Kebbell, Craig Parkinson.
How long is Control?
Control has a runtime of 2h 1m (121 minutes).
What genre is Control?
Control is a Drama film.
What is the budget of Control?
Control had a budget of $5M.
How much did Control gross?
Control grossed $8M worldwide.
Where was Control produced?
Control was produced in Australia, United Kingdom, United States of America.
What are the themes of Control?
The themes of Control include: Heartbreaking Tragic Losses, Suicidal Thoughts and Despair, Stories of Heartbreak and Suffering.