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For every way in, there is another way out.

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Last modified: Sep. 16, 2009

The Limits of Control

Release Date: Friday, May 1, 2009 NYC/LA

Director: Jim Jarmusch

Starring: Isaach De Bankolé Hiam Abbass Gael García Bernal Alex Descas John Hurt

R Drama 1 hr, 56 m

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The story of a mysterious loner, a stranger (Isaach De Bankolé), whose activities remain meticulously outside the law. He is in the process of completing a job, yet he trusts no one, and his objectives are not initially divulged. The new picture from independent filmmaker Jim Jarmusch is set in the striking and varied landscapes of contemporary Spain (both urban and otherwise).
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The film's director Jim Jarmusch last directed The Dead Don't Die and Paterson. The film's writer Jim Jarmusch last wrote The Dead Don't Die and Paterson.

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Parent Rating
R Restricted for graphic nudity and some language
Runtime
1 hr, 56 m
Tagline
For every way in, there is another way out.
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Language
English

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The Limits of Control was released in New York / Los Angeles on Friday, May 1, 2009. in around 3 theaters There were 9 other movies released on the same date, including Battle for Terra, Ghosts of Girlfriends Past and X-Men Origins: Wolverine.

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Wed., Sep. 16, 2009

  • Added a running time of 116 minutes

  • Added the tagline: "For every way in, there is another way out."

  • Added the soundtrack release date of May 12, 2009

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