The Machinist
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The Machinist
Summary
The Machinist is a film[1]. It ranks in the top 1% of film entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (47,537 views/month).[2]
Key Facts
- The Machinist received the Ignotus Award for Best Audiovisual Production[3].
- The Machinist's instance of is recorded as film[4].
- The Machinist was directed by Brad Anderson[5].
- Scott Kosar wrote the screenplay for The Machinist[6].
- The Machinist's composer is recorded as Roque Baños[7].
- The Machinist's genre is psychological thriller[8].
- The Machinist's genre is drama film[9].
- A cast member of The Machinist was Christian Bale[10].
- A cast member of The Machinist was Jennifer Jason Leigh[11].
- A cast member of The Machinist was Aitana Sánchez-Gijón[12].
- A cast member of The Machinist was Michael Ironside[13].
- A cast member of The Machinist was Anna Massey[14].
- A cast member of The Machinist was John Sharian[15].
- A cast member of The Machinist was Lawrence Gilliard Jr.[16].
- A cast member of The Machinist was Reg E. Cathey[17].
- A cast member of The Machinist was Colin Stinton[18].
- The Machinist's production company is recorded as Paramount Vantage[19].
- The Machinist's director of photography is recorded as Xavi Giménez[20].
- The original language of The Machinist was English[21].
- The Machinist was distributed by video on demand[22].
- The Machinist's review score is recorded as 6.7/10[23].
- The Machinist's review score is recorded as 77%[24].
- The Machinist's review score is recorded as 61/100[25].
- The Machinist's color is recorded as color[26].
- The Machinist's country of origin is recorded as Spain[27].
Product Details
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MusicBrainz — CC0 open music encyclopedia
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Release type: Album[28]
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Secondary type(s): Soundtrack[29]
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First release date: 2004[30]
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MusicBrainz ID: 6f0bce3e-eee5-3483-b98b-ba154546a9bb[31]
Body
Authorship and Creation
The Machinist was directed by Brad Anderson[5]. Scott Kosar wrote the screenplay for it[6]. Cast members include Christian Bale[10], Jennifer Jason Leigh[11], Aitana Sánchez-Gijón[12], Michael Ironside[13], Anna Massey[14], and John Sharian[15].
Publication
Publication dates include November 11, 2004[32], January 1, 2004[33], October 22, 2004[34], December 3, 2004[35], December 17, 2004[36], and January 19, 2005[37]. The original language of The Machinist was English[21]. Genres include psychological thriller[8] and drama film[9]. It was distributed by video on demand[22].
Subject and Themes
Main subjects include guilt[38], psychological repression[39], psychological trauma[40], coming to terms with the past[41], delusion[42], and homicide[43].
Reception
The Machinist received the Ignotus Award for Best Audiovisual Production[3]. Reviews include 6.7/10[23], 77%[24], and 61/100[25].
Why It Matters
The Machinist ranks in the top 1% of film entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (47,537 views/month).[2] It has Wikipedia articles in 24 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[44] It is known by 37 alternative names across languages and contexts.[45]
FAQs
What awards did The Machinist receive?
Honors received include Ignotus Award for Best Audiovisual Production[3].