Quick Facts
DirectorMichael Winterbottom
Runtime1h 33m · R
GenresDrama · Science-fiction · Thriller
Release2003-09-02
Film
Code 46
2003· R· 1h 33m· Drama· Science-fiction· Thriller
“How do you solve a crime when the last thing you want to know is the truth?”
In a dystopian future, insurance fraud investigator William Gold arrives in Shanghai to investigate a forgery ring for "papelles", futuristic passports that record people's identities and genetics. Gold falls for Maria Gonzalez, the woman in charge of the forgeries. After a passionate affair, Gold returns home, having named a coworker as the culprit. But when one of Gonzalez's customers is found dead, Gold is sent back to Shanghai to complete the investigation.
2003-09-02
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Key Crew
DirectorMichael Winterbottom
ScreenplayFrank Cottrell Boyce
ProducerAndrew Eaton
Director of PhotographyAlwin H. Küchler
Original Music ComposerDavid Holmes
EditorPeter Christelis
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Details
Released2003-09-02
Runtime1h 33m · R
StatusReleased
StudiosBBC Film · Kailash Picture Company · Revolution Films
Budget$8M
LanguagesEnglish
CountriesUnited Kingdom · United States of America
Rating6.2/10 · 399 votes
Original languageen
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