Closer to the Moon
Synopsis
A Romanian police officer teams up with a small crew of bank robbers to pull off a heist by convincing everyone at the scene of the crime that they are only filming a movie.
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Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2015-04-09
Top Cast
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Vera Farmiga
Alice Bercovich
Mark Strong
Max Rosenthal
Harry Lloyd
Virgil
Anton Lesser
Holban
Joe Armstrong
Răzvan Orodel
Christian McKay
Iorgu Ristea
Tim Plester
Dumitru 'Dumi' Dorneanu
Monica Bîrlădeanu
Sonia Rosenthal
Allan Corduner
Flaviu
Martin McDougall
Prison Commander
John Henshaw
Judge
Darrell D'Silva
Minister
David de Keyser
Moritz
Frances Cuka
Sarah
Marcin Walewski
Mirel
Paul Jesson
Studio Manager
Martin Hancock
Prosecuter
Ed Gaughan
Defence Attorney
Release History & Theatrical Window
Streaming Window: 0 DaysSao Paulo International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
April 17, 2015
Wide Cinema Exhibition
April 17, 2015
VOD & Digital Platforms
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$9M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Nae Caranfil
- Screenplay & Story
- Nae Caranfil
- Original Score
- Laurent Couson
- Original Title
- Closer to the Moon
- Country of Origin
- Italy, Poland, Romania, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Romanian
- Runtime
- 1h 52m
- Production Budget
- $9M
- Production Studios
- Agresywna Banda, Denis Friedman Productions, Mandragora Movies
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Nae Caranfil
Nae Caranfil
Laurent Couson
Marius Panduru
Roberto Silvi
Renata Rainieri, Penelope Glass, Alessandro Leone, Ugo Tucci, Bobby Păunescu
Department Leadership Roster
Nae Caranfil
Director
Nae Caranfil
Writer
Renata Rainieri
Producer
Alessandro Leone
Producer
Roberto Silvi
Editor
Marius Panduru
Director of Photography
Bobby Păunescu
Producer
Denis Friedman
Producer
Michael Fitzgerald
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Closer to the Moon
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Closer to the Moon about?
A Romanian police officer teams up with a small crew of bank robbers to pull off a heist by convincing everyone at the scene of the crime that they are only filming a movie.
Who directed Closer to the Moon?
Closer to the Moon was directed by Nae Caranfil.
Who stars in Closer to the Moon?
The principal cast of Closer to the Moon includes Vera Farmiga, Mark Strong, Harry Lloyd, Anton Lesser, Joe Armstrong.
When was Closer to the Moon released and how long is it?
Closer to the Moon was released in 2014 with a total runtime of 1h 52m.
Who composed the musical score for Closer to the Moon?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Closer to the Moon was composed by Laurent Couson.