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Movie

Following(1999)

DramaThriller
Directed by Christopher Nolan
Runtime 69 min
Written by Christopher Nolan
IMDb7.1/10

Synopsis

Bill, an idle, unemployed aspiring writer, walks the crowded streets of London following randomly chosen strangers, a seemingly innocent entertainment that becomes dangerous when he crosses paths with a mysterious character.

Cast

Jeremy TheobaldAlex HawLucy RussellJohn NolanDick BradsellGillian El-KadiJennifer AngelNicolas Carlotti

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