Following (1998)

User Rating:

7.6/10   

Director:

Christopher Nolan

Writer:

Christopher Nolan (written by)

Release Date:

6 May 1999 (Netherlands)

Genre:

Crime | Drama | Mystery | Thriller

Tagline:

You're Never Alone.

Plot:

A young writer who follows strangers for material meets a thief who takes him under his wing.

Plot Keywords:

Writer | Burglar | Hammer | Photograph | Burglary

Awards:

4 wins & 4 nominations

Cast

Jeremy Theobald	...	The Young Man
Alex Haw	...	Cobb
Lucy Russell	...	The Blonde
John Nolan	...	The Policeman
Dick Bradsell	...	The Bald Guy
Gillian El-Kadi	...	Home Owner
Jennifer Angel	...	Waitress
Nicolas Carlotti	...	Barman
Darren Ormandy	...	Accountant
Guy Greenway	...	Heavy #1
Tassos Stevens	...	Heavy #2
Tristan Martin	...	Man at Bar
Rebecca James	...	Woman at Bar
Paul Mason	...	Home Owner's Friend
David Bovill	...	Home Owner's Husband

MPAA:

Rated R for language and some violence.

Runtime:

69 min

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Colour:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1

Certification:

Canada:14A (video rating) | France:U | Netherlands:16 | UK:15 | USA:R | Germany:16

Filming Locations:

London, England, UK

Company:

Next Wave Films

Trivia:

Christopher Nolan came up with the idea for the film because he had his home broken into and wondered what the people thought as they went around looking at his belongings.

Quotes:

Bill: That's it, unless you have any questions.

Movie Connections:

References Casablanca (1942)

Fascinating suspense film.

Christopher Nolan's first directorial effort, a year before he did "Memento," and this is almost as brilliant as that classic. He uses time differentials in a similar manner to tell his story, and it's a very clever one.

Bill is this young writer who begins following complete strangers around just to see where they live and what they're all about. One day, he follows this man, Cobb, who turns the tables and confronts Bill, who breaks down and confesses what he's up to.

Cobb is a burglar and he takes Bill along on a few jobs to teach him the ropes. Both men are voyeurs of a sort and a bond begins to grow between the two of them.

But there's an ulterior motive for Cobb nurturing this relationship, and it all ties in very smartly at the end. No, I won't spoil it but this is a very cool movie and I'm beginning to think Christopher Nolan is a genius.

If you like suspense films with surprise endings, this one is a must see.