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In Bruges

In Bruges

Shoot first. Sightsee later.

20087.51h 48m

Overview

Ray and Ken, two hit men, are in Bruges, Belgium, waiting for their next mission. While they are there they have time to think and discuss their previous assignment. When the mission is revealed to Ken, it is not what he expected.

Directed by Martin McDonagh
Written by Martin McDonagh
Produced by Peter Czernin, Graham Broadbent
Box OfficeBudget: $15.0MRevenue: $34.5M

Top Cast

Colin Farrell

Colin Farrell

Ray

Brendan Gleeson

Brendan Gleeson

Ken

Ralph Fiennes

Ralph Fiennes

Harry

Clémence Poésy

Clémence Poésy

Chloë

Thekla Reuten

Thekla Reuten

Marie

Jordan Prentice

Jordan Prentice

Jimmy

Elizabeth Berrington

Elizabeth Berrington

Natalie

Jérémie Renier

Jérémie Renier

Eirik

Mark Donovan

Mark Donovan

Overweight Man

Éric Godon

Éric Godon

Yuri

Themes & Keywords

drug dealerhitmantouristdark comedybruges, belgiumchurchguiltdeathtown squarevietnamesecanadian stereotypeneo-noirchristmasirishcheerfulexcited

About In Bruges

In Bruges is a comedy, drama, crime film released in 2008 exploring themes of drug dealer, hitman, tourist, dark comedy, bruges, belgium, church. Directed by Martin McDonagh, it stars Colin Farrell, Brendan Gleeson, Ralph Fiennes. Ray and Ken, two hit men, are in Bruges, Belgium, waiting for their next mission. While they are there they have time to think and discuss their previous assignment. When the mission is revealed to Ken, it is not what he expected.

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