I Want You
“What she wants, she gets.”
Synopsis
A young boy and his sister are drawn into one man's obsessive pursuit of his former lover.
Top Cast
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Rachel Weisz
Helen
Alessandro Nivola
Martin
Luka Petrušić
Honda
Labina Mitevska
Smokey
Carmen Ejogo
Amber
Ben Daniels
Bob
Graham Crowden
Old Man
Geraldine O'Rawe
Sonja
Steve John Shepherd
Sam
David Hounslow
Frank
Phyllida Law
Woman at Hairdresser #1
Mary MacLeod
Woman at Hairdresser #2
Kenny Doughty
Smokey's Friend
Des McAleer
Flowers Salesman
Julian Rivett
Billy
Julia-Lee Smith
Young Woman
Dee Dee Menta
Stripper
Tameka Empson
Cut Ear Salon Woman
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 18, 1998
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michael Winterbottom
- Screenplay & Story
- Eoin McNamee
- Original Score
- Adrian Johnston
- Original Title
- I Want You
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Production Studios
- Revolution Films, PolyGram Filmed Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael Winterbottom
Eoin McNamee
Adrian Johnston
Sławomir Idziak
Trevor Waite
Andrew Eaton, Stewart Till
Department Leadership Roster
Michael Winterbottom
Director
Eoin McNamee
Writer
Adrian Johnston
Original Music Composer
Sławomir Idziak
Director of Photography
Trevor Waite
Editor
Mark Tildesley
Production Design
Rachael Fleming
Costume Design
Andrew Eaton
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About I Want You
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What is I Want You about?
A young boy and his sister are drawn into one man's obsessive pursuit of his former lover.
Who directed I Want You?
I Want You was directed by Michael Winterbottom.
Who stars in I Want You?
The principal cast of I Want You includes Rachel Weisz, Alessandro Nivola, Luka Petrušić, Labina Mitevska, Carmen Ejogo.
When was I Want You released and how long is it?
I Want You was released in 1998 with a total runtime of 1h 27m.
Who composed the musical score for I Want You?
The original motion picture soundtrack for I Want You was composed by Adrian Johnston.