Dirty Pretty Things
“Every dream has its price.”
Synopsis
An undocumented immigrant finds a human heart in one of the toilets of the west London hotel where he works with other undocumented immigrants.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Dirty Pretty Things - Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2014-04-25
Top Cast
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Audrey Tautou
Senay
Chiwetel Ejiofor
Okwe
Sergi López
Sneaky / Juan
Benedict Wong
Guo Yi
Sophie Okonedo
Juliette
Zlatko Burić
Ivan
Damon Younger
Punter
Kenan Hudaverdi
Cafe Owner
Paul Bhattacharjee
Mohammed
Darrell D'Silva
Immigration Officer
Sotigui Kouyaté
Shinti
Abi Gouhad
Shinti's Son
Adrian Scarborough
The Doctor
Israel Aduramo
Mini Cab Driver
Deobia Oparei
Mini Cab Driver
Jeffery Kissoon
Cab Controller
Kriss Dosanjh
Asian Businessman
Nizwar Karanj
Mini Cab Driver
Release History & Theatrical Window
Toronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
December 20, 2002
Wide Cinema Exhibition
July 29, 2004
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Stephen Frears
- Screenplay & Story
- Steven Knight
- Original Score
- Nathan Larson
- Original Title
- Dirty Pretty Things
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- French, Somali, Spanish, English
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Production Studios
- Miramax, BBC Film, Jonescompany Productions, Celador Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Stephen Frears
Steven Knight
Nathan Larson
Chris Menges
Mick Audsley
Robert Jones, Tracey Seaward, Julie Goldstein, Teresa Moneo, Allon Reich
Department Leadership Roster
Stephen Frears
Director
Robert Jones
Producer
Nathan Larson
Original Music Composer
Chris Menges
Director of Photography
Mick Audsley
Editor
Hugo Luczyc-Wyhowski
Production Design
Odile Dicks-Mireaux
Costume Design
Tracey Seaward
Producer
Nick Gillard
Stunt Coordinator
Julian Spencer
Stunt Coordinator
Steven Knight
Writer
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
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.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dirty Pretty Things
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Dirty Pretty Things about?
An undocumented immigrant finds a human heart in one of the toilets of the west London hotel where he works with other undocumented immigrants.
Who directed Dirty Pretty Things?
Dirty Pretty Things was directed by Stephen Frears.
Who stars in Dirty Pretty Things?
The principal cast of Dirty Pretty Things includes Audrey Tautou, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Sergi López, Benedict Wong, Sophie Okonedo.
When was Dirty Pretty Things released and how long is it?
Dirty Pretty Things was released in 2002 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.
Who composed the musical score for Dirty Pretty Things?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Dirty Pretty Things was composed by Nathan Larson.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Dirty Pretty Things?
Dirty Pretty Things holds official age classifications: AU: MA 15+; DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: TP; GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).