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Memento (2001)

Christopher Nolan's Memento is a psychological thriller that tells the story of Leonard, a former insurance investigator who suffers from a disease that prevents his brain from storing short-term memories. The one thing he can remember is murder of his wife, for which he wishes to exact revenge. Starring Guy Pearce and Carrie-Anne Moss, the movie was released in 2000 to widespread acclaim, launching the director's successful Hollywood career.

Memento
R
Mystery
Thriller

Release Date
May 25, 2001
Studio(s)
Newmarket Films
Distributor(s)
Newmarket Films
Cast
Joe Pantoliano , Guy Pearce , Carrie-Anne Moss , Stephen Tobolowsky , Mark Boone Junior
Runtime
113 minutes
Budget
$9 million

Summary

Christopher Nolan's Memento is a psychological thriller that tells the story of Leonard, a former insurance investigator who suffers from a disease that prevents his brain from storing short-term memories. The one thing he can remember is murder of his wife, for which he wishes to exact revenge. Starring Guy Pearce and Carrie-Anne Moss, the movie was released in 2000 to widespread acclaim, launching the director's successful Hollywood career.

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