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Proof (2005)

12A 100 min  -  Drama | Mystery  -   30 September 2005 (USA)
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The daughter of a brilliant but mentally disturbed mathematician, recently deceased, tries to come to grips with her possible inheritance: his insanity. Complicating matters are one of her father's ex-students who wants to search through his papers and her estranged sister who shows up to help settle his affairs.

Director:

John Madden

Writers:

David Auburn (play), David Auburn (screenplay), and 1 more credit »
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Gwyneth Paltrow ...
Anthony Hopkins ...
Jake Gyllenhaal ...
Danny McCarthy Danny McCarthy ...
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Hope Davis ...
Tobiasz Daszkiewicz ...
Limo Driver (as Tobiacz Daszkiewicz)
Gary Houston ...
Anne Wittman ...
Leigh Zimmerman ...
Colin Stinton ...
Theoretical Physicist
Leland Burnett Leland Burnett ...
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John Keefe ...
Chipo Chung ...
C. Gerod Harris ...
University Friend (as C Gerod Harris)
Roshan Seth ...
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Storyline

The daughter of a brilliant but mentally disturbed mathematician (recently deceased) tries to come to grips with her possible inheritance: his insanity. Complicating matters are one of her father's ex-students who wants to search through his papers and her estranged sister who shows up to help settle his affairs. Written by B.B.  

Plot Summary | Plot Synopsis

Taglines:

The biggest risk in life is not taking one. See more »

Genres:

Drama | Mystery

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG-13 for some sexual content, language and drug references See all certifications »

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

{proof} See more »

Filming Locations:

Chicago, Illinois, USA See more »

Box Office

Budget:

$20,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

$193,840 (USA) (18 September 2005) (8 Screens)

Gross:

$7,524,766 (USA) (20 November 2005)
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Technical Specs

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DTS  | Dolby Digital  | SDDS

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1
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Trivia

Lead actress Gwyneth Paltrow actually presented Mary-Louise Parker with the Tony Award for Best Actres in a Play for her performance in the Broadway version of "Proof". See more »

Goofs

Continuity: The way Robert holds the book changes when he wants Catherine to read the proof. See more »

Quotes

[first lines]
Robert: [stirring her out of a dream] Can't sleep?
Catherine: Oh, Jesus! Oh, you scared me.
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Connections

Referenced in Gettin' It (2006) See more »

Soundtracks

"I'm Ready"
(1954)
Composed by Willie Dixon
Performed by Muddy Waters
Published by Hoochie Coochie Music and Administered by Bug Music Ltd.
Courtesy of Polydor UK Limited
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