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The Machinist

Genre
Thriller
Rating
R
Released
3 December, 2004
The Machinist

The Machinist is a 2004 psychological thriller film directed by Brad Anderson and written by Scott Kosar. The film stars Christian Bale and features Jennifer Jason Leigh, Aitana Sánchez-Gijón, John Sharian, and Michael Ironside in supporting roles. The Machinist is about Trevor Reznik, a machinist whose insomnia and psychological problems lead to a serious workplace accident involving a co-worker. After Reznik is fired, he goes into a downward spiral of guilt, paranoia, and delusion. The Machinist was well-received by critics, particularly for Bale's performance; the actor lost 62 pounds in preparation for the role. It is an international co-production of Spain, the United Kingdom, France, and the United States.

Director Brad Anderson
Produced by Carlos Fernández
Writer(s) Scott Kosar
Starring Christian Bale, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Aitana Sánchez-Gijón, John Sharian, Michael Ironside
Music Roque Baños
Cinematography Xavi Giménez
Edited by Luis de la Madrid
Production, company Castelao Productions, Canal+, ICAA ICF
Distributed by Paramount Classics (United States), Filmax (Spain), Tartan Films (United Kingdom), CTV International (France)
Released January 18, 2004 (Sundance), December 17, 2004 (Spain)
Running time 102 minutes
Country Spain, United Kingdom, France, United States
Language English
Budget $5 million
Box office $8.2 million
Netflix ID 60034800

Acerca de The Machinist

Trevor Reznik is a factory worker who suffers from insomnia and as his condition worsens, his work and home life start to deteriorate.

Los logros de The Machinist

Christian Bale dropped over 150 lbs for his role. The film was entirely shot in Barcelona, Spain. 

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