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Code 46
“How do you solve a crime when the last thing you want to know is the truth?”
6.2 / 10• 2003• 1h 33m•R• English
DramaScience FictionThriller
Storyline
In a dystopian future, insurance fraud investigator William Gold arrives in Shanghai to investigate a forgery ring for "papelles", futuristic passports that record people's identities and genetics. Gold falls for Maria Gonzalez, the woman in charge of the forgeries. After a passionate affair, Gold returns home, having named a coworker as the culprit. But when one of Gonzalez's customers is found dead, Gold is sent back to Shanghai to complete the investigation.
Cast & Crew
Tim Robbins
William Geld
Lead
Samantha Morton
Maria Gonzales
Nabil Elouahabi
Vendor
Om Puri
Bahkland
Emil Marwa
Mohan
Nina Fog
Wole
Bruno Lastra
Bikku
Togo Igawa
Driver
What People Are Saying
3.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Michael Winterbottom's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. Code 46 is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
