Code 46
“How do you solve a crime when the last thing you want to know is the truth?”
Synopsis
In a dystopian future, insurance fraud investigator William Gold arrives in Shanghai to investigate a forgery ring for "papelles", futuristic passports that record people's identities and genetics. Gold falls for Maria Gonzalez, the woman in charge of the forgeries. After a passionate affair, Gold returns home, having named a coworker as the culprit. But when one of Gonzalez's customers is found dead, Gold is sent back to Shanghai to complete the investigation.
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Top Cast
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Tim Robbins
William Geld
Samantha Morton
Maria Gonzales
Nabil Elouahabi
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Om Puri
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Emil Marwa
Mohan
Nina Fog
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Bruno Lastra
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Natalie Mendoza
Sphinx Receptionist
Jeanne Balibar
Sylvie
Mick Jones
Himself
Nina Wadia
Hospital Receptionist
Archie Panjabi
Check In
Sarah Backhouse
Weather Girl
Jonathan Ibbotson
Boxer
Nina Sosanya
Anya
Shelley King
William's Boss
Benedict Wong
Medic
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 2, 2004
Wide Cinema Exhibition
September 28, 2009
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$7.5M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michael Winterbottom
- Screenplay & Story
- Frank Cottrell Boyce
- Original Score
- Stephen Hilton, David Holmes
- Original Title
- Code 46
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Budget
- $7.5M
- Production Studios
- BBC Film, Kailash Picture Company, Revolution Films, UK Film Council, United Artists
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael Winterbottom
Frank Cottrell Boyce
Stephen Hilton, David Holmes
Alwin H. Küchler, Marcel Zyskind
Peter Christelis
Andrew Eaton, Robert Jones, David M. Thompson
Department Leadership Roster
Frank Cottrell Boyce
Screenplay
Michael Winterbottom
Director
Stephen Hilton
Original Music Composer
Andrew Eaton
Producer
David Holmes
Original Music Composer
Alwin H. Küchler
Director of Photography
Marcel Zyskind
Director of Photography
Natalie Ward
Costume Design
Peter Christelis
Editor
Mark Tildesley
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Code 46
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What is Code 46 about?
In a dystopian future, insurance fraud investigator William Gold arrives in Shanghai to investigate a forgery ring for "papelles", futuristic passports that record people's identities and genetics. Gold falls for Maria Gonzalez, the woman in charge of the forgeries. After a passionate affair, Gold returns home, having named a coworker as the culprit. But when one of Gonzalez's customers is found dead, Gold is sent back to Shanghai to complete the investigation.
Who directed Code 46?
Code 46 was directed by Michael Winterbottom.
Who stars in Code 46?
The principal cast of Code 46 includes Tim Robbins, Samantha Morton, Nabil Elouahabi, Om Puri, Emil Marwa.
When was Code 46 released and how long is it?
Code 46 was released in 2003 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
Who composed the musical score for Code 46?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Code 46 was composed by Stephen Hilton, David Holmes.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Code 46?
Code 46 holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).