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Control 2007 Directed by Anton Corbijn

He had the spirit, but lost the feeling.

The story of Joy Division’s lead singer Ian Curtis, from his schoolboy days in 1973 to his suicide on the eve of the band's first American tour in 1980.

Language English
Spoken Language English
Budget $5,000,000
Revenue $8,200,000
Release Date 12 September 2007
121 mins
Cast
Sam Riley Ian Curtis
Samantha Morton Debbie Curtis
Alexandra Maria Lara Annik Honoré
Toby Kebbell Rob Greton
Craig Parkinson Tony Wilson
James Anthony Pearson Bernard Sumner
Harry Treadaway Steve Morris
Richard Bremmer Ian's Father
Tanya Myers Ian’s Mother
Martha Myers Lowe Ian's Sister
David Whittington Chemistry Teacher
Margaret Jackman Mrs. Brady
Mary Jo Randle Debbie's Mother
Ben Naylor Martin Hannet
June Alliss Corinne's Mother
George Newton Studio Owner
Mark Jardine Other Band Manager
Paul Arlington Hospital Doctor
Tim Plester Earnest
Joanna Swain Maternity Nurse
Joseph Marshall Alan from Crispy Ambulance
Eliot Otis Brown Walters Footballing Kid
Monica Axelsson Tony Wilson's Girlfriend
Lotti Closs Gillian Gilbert
Eady Williams Baby Natalie