The International

2009 film directed by Tom Tykwer
Movie film Q673627
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The International

Summary

The International is a film[1]. It ranks in the top 3% of film entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,562 views/month).[2]

Key Facts

  • The International's instance of is recorded as film[3].
  • The International was directed by Tom Tykwer[4].
  • Eric Singer wrote the screenplay for The International[5].
  • The International's composer is recorded as Tom Tykwer[6].
  • The International's genre is action film[7].
  • The International's genre is mystery film[8].
  • The International's genre is political thriller film[9].
  • A cast member of The International was Clive Owen[10].
  • A cast member of The International was Naomi Watts[11].
  • A cast member of The International was Ulrich Thomsen[12].
  • A cast member of The International was Armin Mueller-Stahl[13].
  • A cast member of The International was Brían F. O'Byrne[14].
  • A cast member of The International was Luca Barbareschi[15].
  • A cast member of The International was Luca Calvani[16].
  • A cast member of The International was Haluk Bilginer[17].
  • A cast member of The International was Jack McGee[18].
  • A cast member of The International was James Rebhorn[19].
  • A cast member of The International was Laurent Spielvogel[20].
  • A cast member of The International was Patrick Baladi[21].
  • A cast member of The International was Felix Solis[22].
  • A cast member of The International was Tibor Feldman[23].
  • A cast member of The International was Remy Auberjonois[24].
  • A cast member of The International was Ian Burfield[25].
  • A cast member of The International was Axel Milberg[26].
  • A cast member of The International was Ben Whishaw[27].

Body

Authorship and Creation

The International was produced by Charles Roven[28]. It was directed by Tom Tykwer[4]. Eric Singer wrote the screenplay for it[5]. Cast members include Clive Owen[10], Naomi Watts[11], Ulrich Thomsen[12], Armin Mueller-Stahl[13], Brían F. O'Byrne[14], and Luca Barbareschi[15].

Publication

Publication dates include February 12, 2009[29] and January 1, 2009[30]. Original languages include Italian[31], English[32], and French[33]. Genres include action film[7], mystery film[8], and political thriller film[9]. The International was distributed by video on demand[34].

Reception

Reviews include 58%[35], 5.8/10[36], and 52/100[37].

Adaptations and Inspiration

Bank of Credit and Commerce International inspired The International[38].

Why It Matters

The International ranks in the top 3% of film entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,562 views/month).[2] It has Wikipedia articles in 21 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[39]

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [3] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . filmportal.de. Retrieved . filmaffinity.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  3. [5] . wikidata.org.
  4. [6] . wikidata.org.
  5. [7] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [8] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [9] . wikidata.org.
  8. [10] . metacritic.com. Retrieved . metacritic.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  9. [11] . metacritic.com. Retrieved . metacritic.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  10. [12] . metacritic.com. Retrieved . metacritic.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  11. [13] . metacritic.com. Retrieved . metacritic.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . imdb.com. Retrieved . imdb.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . imdb.com. Retrieved . imdb.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . imdb.com. Retrieved . imdb.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . imdb.com. Retrieved . imdb.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . bbfc.co.uk. Retrieved . bbfc.co.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . bbfc.co.uk. Retrieved . bbfc.co.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . imdb.com. Retrieved . imdb.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . imdb.com. Retrieved . imdb.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . imdb.com. Retrieved . imdb.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . imdb.com. Retrieved . imdb.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . bbfc.co.uk. Retrieved . bbfc.co.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . imdb.com. Retrieved . imdb.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . imdb.com. Retrieved . imdb.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . imdb.com. Retrieved . imdb.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  26. [28] . wikidata.org.
  27. [31] . wikidata.org.
  28. [32] . wikidata.org.
  29. [33] . wikidata.org.
  30. [34] . wikidata.org.
  31. [35] . Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  32. [36] . Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  33. [37] . wikidata.org.
  34. [29] . kinokalender.com. kinokalender.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  35. [30] . wikidata.org.
  36. [38] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [2] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [39] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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    Inspired by Bank of Credit and Commerce International
    Publication date +2009-02-12T00:00:00Z, +2009-01-01T00:00:00Z
    Screenwriter Eric Singer
    Duration {'unit': 'Q7727', 'amount': '+118'}
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