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Revolutionary Road

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We can't go on pretending that this is the life we wanted.

Revolutionary Road Synopsis

REVOLUTIONARY ROAD is a heart-rending story of thwarted passion and the search for fulfilment. A young couple find themselves torn between their own desires and the pressure to conform, with explosive consequences.

Sam Mendes' (American Beauty) Academy Award® nominated adaptation of Richard Yates' classic novel. The film reunites Titanic stars Kate Winslet (in a Golden Globe winning performance) and Leonardo DiCaprio. Also features Michael Shannon in an Academy Award® nominated    supporting role.

 

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  • Credits
    • Starring:
      Kate Winslet, Leonardo DiCaprio, Kathy Bates, Michael Shannon
    • Director:
      Sam Mendes
    • Producers:
      John H Hart, Scott Rudin, Sam Mendes, Bobby Cohen
    • Screenplay:
      Justin Haythe
    • Executive Producers:
      Henry Fernaine, Pippa Harris, Peter Kalmbach, Marion Rosenberg, David M. Thompson,
    • Distributor
      Paramount
    • Sales Agent:
      Dreamworks SKG
    • Credits summary:
      DreamWorks Pictures presents in association with BBC Films an Evermere Entertainment, BBC Films, Neal Street Production.
    • Certificate:
      15
    • Running time:
      119 mins 2 secs
  • Release Dates
    • In Cinemas
      January 30th 2009
    • Out on DVD
      June 29th 2009
    • Released
      January 30th 2009

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