v for vendetta (2006)
Based on the comic series by Alan Moore, V for Vendetta is directed by James McTeigue with a screenplay by the Wachowskis. The film stars Natalie Portman as Evey Hammond, a young woman living in a dystopian future who becomes involved with the vigilante V, an anarchist working against the Fascist government and attempting to rally support from the general population. Hugo Weaving portrays V, with a further cast that includes Stephen Rea, Stephen Fry, and John Hurt.
V For Vendetta
- Director
- James McTeigue
- Release Date
- March 17, 2006
- Studio(s)
- Warner Bros. Pictures
- Distributor(s)
- Warner Bros. Pictures
- Cast
- John Hurt , Hugo Weaving , Stephen Fry , Stephen Rea , Natalie Portman
- Writers
- Lana Wachowski , Lilly Wachowski
- Runtime
- 132 minutes
- Budget
- $54 million
Summary
In a future British tyranny, a shadowy freedom fighter, known only by the alias of "V", plots to overthrow it with the help of a young woman.
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