The Fall
Synopsis
In Budapest, two Americans live together. Adam, a former Manhattan prosecutor at work on his first novel, and Lisa, a cool hard-working financier who idolizes her boss (former Communist turned deal maker, Kovacs) as she tires of Adam's lifestyle. Cut to the subway, where two tough guys are pursuing Marta, a blond waif. She manages to surprise one of them in a hallway, dispatching him with a straight razor, and she barges into Adam's apartment to elude the other. She tells Adam why she is running, a story that implicates Kovacs, and she seeks Adam's help and affection. He takes her side, and slowly Lisa, Adam, Kovacs, Marta, and her pursuer draw toward a showdown.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2007-05-26
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Andrew Piddington
- Screenplay & Story
- Michael A. Walker
- Original Score
- Fred Mollin
- Original Title
- The Fall
- Country of Origin
- Canada, Hungary, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Production Studios
- Movie Screen Entertainment, Transatlantic Media Associates (TMA)
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Andrew Piddington
Michael A. Walker
Fred Mollin
Tamás Sas
Jon Costelloe
Stephen Alix, John Fremes, László Helle, Nigel Thomas, Peter Watson-Wood
Department Leadership Roster
Andrew Piddington
Director
Michael A. Walker
Writer
Stephen Alix
Producer
László Helle
Producer
Nigel Thomas
Producer
Peter Watson-Wood
Producer
Fred Mollin
Original Music Composer
Tamás Sas
Director of Photography
Jon Costelloe
Editor
Brian Savegar
Production Design
György Homonnay
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Fall
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What is The Fall about?
In Budapest, two Americans live together. Adam, a former Manhattan prosecutor at work on his first novel, and Lisa, a cool hard-working financier who idolizes her boss (former Communist turned deal maker, Kovacs) as she tires of Adam's lifestyle. Cut to the subway, where two tough guys are pursuing Marta, a blond waif. She manages to surprise one of them in a hallway, dispatching him with a straight razor, and she barges into Adam's apartment to elude the other. She tells Adam why she is running, a story that implicates Kovacs, and she seeks Adam's help and affection. He takes her side, and slowly Lisa, Adam, Kovacs, Marta, and her pursuer draw toward a showdown.
Who directed The Fall?
The Fall was directed by Andrew Piddington.
Who stars in The Fall?
The principal cast of The Fall includes Hélène de Fougerolles, Craig Sheffer, Jürgen Prochnow, László Borbély, Antal Cserna.
When was The Fall released and how long is it?
The Fall was released in 1999 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.
Who composed the musical score for The Fall?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Fall was composed by Fred Mollin.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Fall?
The Fall holds official age classifications: GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).