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Code 46

Code 46

How do you solve a crime when the last thing you want to know is the truth?

2003 1h 33mDramaScience FictionThriller

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.

3.1/5

TMDB score· 401 votes

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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.

The vibe

futureamnesiashanghai, chinadystopiaseattle, washingtoninsurance agent

Behind it

Michael WinterbottomMichael WinterbottomDirectorFrank Cottrell BoyceFrank Cottrell BoyceScreenplayStephen HiltonComposerDavid HolmesDavid HolmesComposerAlwin H. KüchlerAlwin H. KüchlerCinematographyMarcel ZyskindMarcel ZyskindCinematography

Cast

Tim RobbinsTim RobbinsWilliam GeldSamantha MortonSamantha MortonMaria GonzalesNabil ElouahabiNabil ElouahabiVendorOm PuriOm PuriBahklandEmil MarwaEmil MarwaMohanNina FogNina FogWoleBruno LastraBruno LastraBikkuTogo IgawaTogo IgawaDriverNatalie MendozaNatalie MendozaSphinx ReceptionistJeanne BalibarJeanne BalibarSylvieMick JonesMick JonesHimselfNina WadiaNina WadiaHospital ReceptionistArchie PanjabiArchie PanjabiCheck InSarah BackhouseWeather GirlJonathan IbbotsonBoxerNina SosanyaNina SosanyaAnyaShelley KingShelley KingWilliam's BossBenedict WongBenedict WongMedic

Director

Michael Winterbottom

Writer

Frank Cottrell Boyce

Release date

2 Sept 2003

Runtime

1h 33m

Budget

$7.5M

Studio

BBC Film, Kailash Picture Company, Revolution Films

Language

English

Countries

United Kingdom,United States of America

Where to watch · US

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