55 Steps
“Justice is won step by step.”
Synopsis
The inspiring true story of Eleanor Riese, a mental illness patient herself, who brings a class action suit to give competent mental patients the right to have a say in their medication while they're in a hospital, and Colette Hughes, the lawyer appointed to her case.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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55 Steps Trailer - On Digital 10/16, In Theaters 11/16Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2018-09-25
Top Cast
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Helena Bonham Carter
Eleanor Riese
Hilary Swank
Colette Hughes
Jeffrey Tambor
Mort Cohen
Johan Heldenbergh
Robert
Michael Culkin
Judge Farelly
Tim Plester
Robbie
Jonathan Kerrigan
Dr. Bardy
Vincent Riotta
James Adams
Anneika Rose
Margie
Richard Riddell
Arno
AnnaCorey
Tiff - Jogger
Richard Laing
Ben Clandon
Tim Ahern
Radio Host
Florence Bell
Karen Winkle
Angelique Fernandez
Friendly Nurse
Patrick Simons
Lawyer in Court
Steve Warky Nunez
Pedestrian
Liza Ross
Matron
Release History & Theatrical Window
Filmfestival Oostende
Festival / Special Debut
May 3, 2018
Wide Cinema Exhibition
August 21, 2019
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Bille August
- Screenplay & Story
- Mark Rosin
- Original Score
- Frans Bak
- Original Title
- 55 Steps
- Country of Origin
- Belgium, United States of America, Germany
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 55m
- Production Studios
- Elsani Film, Potemkino Port, MMC Movies, Mass Hysteria Entertainment, Aloe Entertainment, BNP Paribas Fortis, ChickFlick Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bille August
Mark Rosin
Frans Bak
Hansjörg Weißbrich
Mary Aloe, Lesley Neary, Anita Elsani, Daniel Grodnik, Sara Risher
Department Leadership Roster
Bille August
Director
Mark Rosin
Writer
Lesley Neary
Producer
Anita Elsani
Producer
Sara Risher
Producer
Mark Rosin
Producer
Hansjörg Weißbrich
Editor
Merijn Sep
Production Design
Charlotte Willems
Costume Design
Frans Bak
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Suitable only for 12 years and over.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About 55 Steps
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What is 55 Steps about?
The inspiring true story of Eleanor Riese, a mental illness patient herself, who brings a class action suit to give competent mental patients the right to have a say in their medication while they're in a hospital, and Colette Hughes, the lawyer appointed to her case.
Who directed 55 Steps?
55 Steps was directed by Bille August.
Who stars in 55 Steps?
The principal cast of 55 Steps includes Helena Bonham Carter, Hilary Swank, Jeffrey Tambor, Johan Heldenbergh, Michael Culkin.
When was 55 Steps released and how long is it?
55 Steps was released in 2018 with a total runtime of 1h 55m.
Who composed the musical score for 55 Steps?
The original motion picture soundtrack for 55 Steps was composed by Frans Bak.
What is the age rating and content advisory for 55 Steps?
55 Steps holds official age classifications: CA: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); GB: 12 (Suitable only for 12 years and over.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).