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Control

R20072h 2mAnton Corbijn
IMDb 7.6 · Rotten Tomatoes 88% · Metacritic 78

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"He had the spirit, but lost the feeling."

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.

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What is Control (2007) 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 stars in Control?

Control stars Sam Riley (Ian Curtis), Samantha Morton (Debbie Curtis), Alexandra Maria Lara (Annik Honoré), Joe Anderson (Hooky), Toby Kebbell (Rob Greton). The film was directed by Anton Corbijn.

How long is Control?

Control has a runtime of 2 min and premiered in 2007. It is rated R.

Is Control worth watching?

Control holds an IMDb rating of 7.6/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 88. Fans of Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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