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The Machinist

The Machinist

How do you wake up from a nightmare if you’re not asleep?

20047.51h 42m

Overview

Trevor, an insomniac lathe operator, experiences unusual occurrences at work and home. A strange man follows him everywhere, but no one else seems to notice him.

Directed by Brad Anderson
Written by Scott Kosar
Produced by Julio Fernández
Box OfficeBudget: $5.0MRevenue: $8.2M

Top Cast

Christian Bale

Christian Bale

Trevor Reznik

Jennifer Jason Leigh

Jennifer Jason Leigh

Stevie

Aitana Sánchez-Gijón

Aitana Sánchez-Gijón

Marie

John Sharian

John Sharian

Ivan

Michael Ironside

Michael Ironside

Miller

Lawrence Gilliard Jr.

Lawrence Gilliard Jr.

Jackson

Reg E. Cathey

Reg E. Cathey

Jones

Anna Massey

Anna Massey

Mrs. Shike

M

Matthew Romero Moore

Nicholas

R

Robert Long

Supervisor Furman

Themes & Keywords

factoryinsomniapost itmachinistoshatauntingmanholeone armed mantormentmother's daylosing weightold photographdostoevskyurban gothic

About The Machinist

The Machinist is a thriller, drama film released in 2004 exploring themes of factory, insomnia, post it, machinist, osha, taunting. Directed by Brad Anderson, it stars Christian Bale, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Aitana Sánchez-Gijón. Trevor, an insomniac lathe operator, experiences unusual occurrences at work and home. A strange man follows him everywhere, but no one else seems to notice him.

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