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Modern British Classics • Drama, UR, 17-May-2007

The life story of one of British rock’s most tragic figures – Ian Curtis of seminal Manchester band Joy Division – is stunningly rendered in majestic monochrome, in the debut film from famous photographer Anton Corbijn.

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Joy Division
Cast
Sam Riley Ian Curtis
Samantha Morton Debbie Curtis
Alexandra maria Lara Annik Honore
Joe Anderson Hooky
Toby Kebbell Rob Gretton
Crew
Anton Corbjin director

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