

13 Steps Down
“Every obsession has a dark side.”
Synopsis
Mix Cellini is a young man with a disturbed past. He rents the top floor of a dilapidated Notting Hill residence in which a lonely spinster in her mid-70s lives. Two obsessions in Mix's life are supermodel Nerissa Nash, who he adores and stalks, and infamous serial killer John Reginald Christie. Mix treads a fine line between reality and fantasy, and his obsessions collide when he unleashes long pent-up violence after his part-time girlfriend criticises his beloved Nerissa.
Top Cast
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Mix Cellini
Geraldine James
Gwendolen Chawcer
Elarica Johnson
Nerissa Nash
Gemma Jones
Olive
Anna Calder-Marshall
Queenie
Maryam D'Abo
Madame Odette
Mark Lambert
John Reginald Christie/Salah Baseyev
Brian Bovell
Tom Akwaa
Victoria Bewick
Danila Kovic
Carrie Crowley
Hazel Akwaa
Sam O'Mahony
Darel Jones
Peter Gaynor
Javy
Tara Breathnach
Mrs. Cellini
Gillian McCarthy
The Doctor
Melanie Gray
Colette Bamber
Lise-Ann McLaughlin
Mrs. Jones
Danny McColgan
Internet Cafe Assistant
Dagmar Döring
Pest Controller
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Marek Losey
- Screenplay & Story
- Ruth Rendell, Adrian Hodges
- Original Score
- Frans Bak
- Original Title
- 13 Steps Down
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Studios
- Parallel Film Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Marek Losey
Ruth Rendell, Adrian Hodges
Frans Bak
Colin Sumsion
Neil Zeiger, Adrian Hodges, Alan Moloney, Mary Callery
Department Leadership Roster
Marek Losey
Director
Neil Zeiger
Producer
Adrian Hodges
Writer
Colin Sumsion
Editor
Susie Cullen
Production Design
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About 13 Steps Down
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is 13 Steps Down about?
Mix Cellini is a young man with a disturbed past. He rents the top floor of a dilapidated Notting Hill residence in which a lonely spinster in her mid-70s lives. Two obsessions in Mix's life are supermodel Nerissa Nash, who he adores and stalks, and infamous serial killer John Reginald Christie. Mix treads a fine line between reality and fantasy, and his obsessions collide when he unleashes long pent-up violence after his part-time girlfriend criticises his beloved Nerissa.
Who directed 13 Steps Down?
13 Steps Down was directed by Marek Losey.
Who stars in 13 Steps Down?
The principal cast of 13 Steps Down includes Luke Treadaway, Geraldine James, Elarica Johnson, Gemma Jones, Anna Calder-Marshall.
When was 13 Steps Down released and how long is it?
13 Steps Down was released in 2012 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
Who composed the musical score for 13 Steps Down?
The original motion picture soundtrack for 13 Steps Down was composed by Frans Bak.
Is 13 Steps Down based on a book or true story?
13 Steps Down is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Ruth Rendell".
