The Machinist Synopsis & Summary
Synopsis
Brad Anderson directs the psychological thriller The Machinist, a production of Spain's Filmax company. Christian Bale plays Trevor Reznik, a factory lathe operator who has developed a serious case of insomnia. Lack of sleep has already started to wear down on his brain and his body. When he's involved in an accident at work, his co-workers turn against him. He starts to find strange notes in his apartment and see people that apparently aren't there. Jennifer Jason Leigh stars as call girl Stevie. The Machinist premiered at the Sundance Film Festival in 2004. - Andrea LeVasseur, All Movie Guide
Movie Info
Starring:
Theatrical Release Date:
10/22/2004
DVD Release Date:
06/07/2005
Rating:
R
MPAA Reasons:
for violence and disturbing images, sexuality and language.
Run Time:
98 min.
Distributor(s):
Paramount
Director(s):
Genre(s):
Themes:
Prostitutes, Mind Games, Haunted By the Past
Tone:
Grim, Ominous, Stylized, Bleak, Eerie, Paranoid
Keywords:
accident, dementia, factory-worker, hallucination, insomnia, paranoia
Country of Origin:
USA - Limited (10-22-2004)
Language:
English
Status:
DVD
