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Feature film — 2003

Code 46 (2003)

6.21h 33mDrama — Science Fiction — Thriller

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.

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A high-signal pick with 422 votes.

BBC Film / Kailash Picture Company / Revolution Films / UK Film Council / United Artists

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Director: Michael Winterbottom

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Cast & crew

Tim Robbins as William Geld

Tim Robbins

William Geld

Samantha Morton as Maria Gonzales

Samantha Morton

Maria Gonzales

Nabil Elouahabi as Vendor

Nabil Elouahabi

Vendor

Om Puri as Bahkland

Om Puri

Bahkland

Emil Marwa as Mohan

Emil Marwa

Mohan

Nina Fog as Wole

Nina Fog

Wole

Bruno Lastra as Bikku

Bruno Lastra

Bikku

Togo Igawa as Driver

Togo Igawa

Driver

Natalie Mendoza as Sphinx Receptionist

Natalie Mendoza

Sphinx Receptionist

Jeanne Balibar as Sylvie

Jeanne Balibar

Sylvie

Mick Jones as Himself

Mick Jones

Himself

Nina Wadia as Hospital Receptionist

Nina Wadia

Hospital Receptionist

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