Control Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

Plot

Ian Curtis has aspirations beyond the trappings of small town life in 1970's England. Wanting to emulate his musical heroes, such as David Bowie and Iggy Pop, he joins a band, and his musical ambition begins to thrive. Soon though, the everyday fears and emotions, that fuel his music, slowly begin to eat away at him. Married young, with a daughter, he is distracted from his family commitments by a new love and the growing expectations of his band, Joy Division. The strain manifests itself in his health. With epilepsy adding to his guilt and depression, desperation takes hold. Surrendering to the weight on his shoulders, Ian's tortured soul consumes him.

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  Sam Riley

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  Samantha Morton

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Who is making Control – Crew List

A look at Control behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Anton Corbijn last helmed Life and A Most Wanted Man. The film's writer Matt Greenhalgh last penned Back to Black and Film Stars Don’t Die in Liverpool.

Director

Anton Corbijn

Screenwriter

Matt Greenhalgh

Producers

Anton Corbijn
Todd Eckert
Orian Williams

Production – What we know about the Control

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Movie Filming Timeline: Production Status Updates

Dec 2004

Completed

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