Pu-239
“His family's future depends on one unstable element.”
Synopsis
A worker at a Russian nuclear facility gets exposed to a lethal dose of radiation. In order to provide for his family, he steals some plutonium and sets out to sell it on Moscow's black market with the help of an incompetent criminal.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Pu-239 2006 Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2015-09-27
Top Cast
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Paddy Considine
Timofey
Oscar Isaac
Shiv
Valeriu Pavel Dan
Red Army Hero
Kenneth Bryans
Prusokov
Radha Mitchell
Marina
Danya Baryshnikov
Tolya
Connor McIntyre
Facility Director
Derek Hutchinson
Facility Deputy
Jason Flemyng
Vlad
Jordan Long
Yegor
Xenia Alina Grigore
Lap Girl
Mélanie Thierry
Oxsana
Constantin Bărbulescu
Dmitri
Oana Cojocaru
Svetlana
Ștefan Iancu
Andrei
Florina Cercel
Valentina
Lucia Maier
Olga
Ioana Abur
Injured Dog Owner
Release History & Theatrical Window
Toronto Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Scott Z. Burns
- Screenplay & Story
- Ken Kalfus, Scott Z. Burns
- Original Score
- Abel Korzeniowski
- Original Title
- Pu-239
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Production Studios
- Plutonium Production Limited, Beacon Pictures, HBO Films, Section Eight
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Scott Z. Burns
Ken Kalfus, Scott Z. Burns
Abel Korzeniowski
Eigil Bryld
Tatiana S. Riegel, Leo Trombetta
Armyan Bernstein, Peter Berg, Ben Cosgrove, Zanne Devine, George Clooney
Department Leadership Roster
Scott Z. Burns
Director
Ken Kalfus
Writer
Scott Z. Burns
Writer
Oana Păunescu
Costume Design
Tom Meyer
Production Design
Miranda de Pencier
Producer
Tatiana S. Riegel
Editor
Leo Trombetta
Editor
Eigil Bryld
Director of Photography
Charlie Lyons
Producer
Guy J. Louthan
Producer
Vlad Păunescu
Producer
Abel Korzeniowski
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Pu-239
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Pu-239 about?
A worker at a Russian nuclear facility gets exposed to a lethal dose of radiation. In order to provide for his family, he steals some plutonium and sets out to sell it on Moscow's black market with the help of an incompetent criminal.
Who directed Pu-239?
Pu-239 was directed by Scott Z. Burns.
Who stars in Pu-239?
The principal cast of Pu-239 includes Paddy Considine, Oscar Isaac, Valeriu Pavel Dan, Kenneth Bryans, Radha Mitchell.
When was Pu-239 released and how long is it?
Pu-239 was released in 2006 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.
Who composed the musical score for Pu-239?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Pu-239 was composed by Abel Korzeniowski.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Pu-239?
Pu-239 holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).