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The Limits of Control

The Limits of Control

For every way in, there is another way out.

20096.01h 56m

Overview

A mysterious stranger works outside the law and keeps his objectives hidden, trusting no one. While his demeanor is paradoxically focused and dreamlike all at once, he embarks on a journey that not only takes him across Spain, but also through his own consciousness.

Directed by Jim Jarmusch
Written by Jim Jarmusch
Produced by Gretchen McGowan, Stacey Smith
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Top Cast

Isaach de Bankolé

Isaach de Bankolé

Lone Man

Alex Descas

Alex Descas

Creole

Jean-François Stévenin

Jean-François Stévenin

French

Óscar Jaenada

Óscar Jaenada

Waiter

Luis Tosar

Luis Tosar

Violin

Paz de la Huerta

Paz de la Huerta

Nude

Tilda Swinton

Tilda Swinton

Blonde

Youki Kudoh

Youki Kudoh

Molecules

John Hurt

John Hurt

Guitar

Gael García Bernal

Gael García Bernal

Mexican

About The Limits of Control

The Limits of Control is a crime, drama, mystery, thriller film released in 2009. Directed by Jim Jarmusch, it stars Isaach de Bankolé, Alex Descas, Jean-François Stévenin. A mysterious stranger works outside the law and keeps his objectives hidden, trusting no one. While his demeanor is paradoxically focused and dreamlike all at once, he embarks on a journey that not only takes him across Spain, but also through his own consciousness.

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