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The Constant Gardener [Fullscreen]

Actor(s): Ralph Fiennes, Rachel Weisz, Danny Huston, Bill Nighy, Pete Postlethwaite
Director(s): Fernando Meirelles
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Details

MPAA Rating: R
Content Advisory: Violence, Nudity, Profanity, Sexual Situations
Movie Release: 2005
DVD Release: 01/10/2006
Format: DVD - Color
Audio Tracks: English, French
Subtitles: English, French, Spanish
SwapaDVD Credits: 1
Number of Discs: 1
Run Time: 2 hrs 9 mins
Studio: Universal Studios
Total Copies: 14
Genres: Drama, Thriller, Psychological Drama, Political Thriller
See Also: The Constant Gardener [Widescreen]

Synopsis

A man discovers a deadly secret when he tries to find out who killed the woman he loves in this suspense drama based on a novel by John Le Carré. Justin Quale (Ralph Fiennes) is a low-level British diplomat who has been given a new assignment in Kenya. Justin's wife, Tessa (Rachel Weisz), is an activist with a keen interest in issues of poverty and social justice; Justin urges her to avoid getting too deeply involved in the people living in Kenya, who are constantly dogged by poverty, but she shows little interest in obeying these instructions. This isn't the only area where Tessa has disregarded her husband, who suspects that she may have had an affair - for she started spending time with a handsome doctor once they settled in Kenya. One day, Tessa disappears, and is found brutally murdered; officials believe that she was murdered by the doctor after some sort of argument. However, before long Justin becomes convinced that there was a larger scheme that led to Tessa's death, and he begins digging into areas where he's not especially welcome, given his reputation as a man willing to let the wealthy and powerful do as they will. The Constant Gardener was the first English-speaking feature from Brazilian filmmaker Fernando Meirelles, who directed the international success City of God. ~ Mark Deming, All Movie Guide

Cast

Ralph Fiennes - Justin Quayle
Rachel Weisz - Tessa Quayle
Danny Huston - Sandy Woodrow
Bill Nighy - Sir Bernard Pellegrin
Pete Postlethwaite - Lorbeer

Awards

2005	Best Supporting Actress (nominee)	Broadcast Film Critics Association	Rachel Weisz
2005	Best Picture - Drama (nominee)	Golden Globe	Cora Witherspoon
2005	Best Supporting Actress (winner)	Golden Globe	Rachel Weisz
2005	Best Director (nominee)	Golden Globe	Fernando Meirelles
2005	Best Supporting Actress (winner)	San Diego Film Critics Association	Rachel Weisz
2005	Best Screenplay (nominee)	London Film Critics Association	Jeffrey Caine
2005	Best British Producer (winner)	London Film Critics Association	Simon Channing-Williams
2005	Best British Actress (winner)	London Film Critics Association	Rachel Weisz
2005	Best British Actor (winner)	London Film Critics Association	Ralph Fiennes
2005	Best Director (nominee)	London Film Critics Association	Fernando Meirelles
2005	Best Supporting Actress (nominee)	Chicago Film Critics Association	Rachel Weisz
2005	Best Adapted Screenplay (nominee)	Writers Guild of America	Jeffrey Caine
2005	Best Supporting Actress (winner)	Screen Actors Guild	Rachel Weisz
2005	Best Supporting Actress (winner)	St. Louis Gateway Film Critics Associat	Rachel Weisz
2005	Best Supporting Actress (nominee)	Online Film Critics Association	Rachel Weisz
2005	Best Adapted Screenplay (nominee)	Online Film Critics Association	Jeffrey Caine
2005	Best Editing (nominee)	Online Film Critics Association	Claire Simpson
2005	Best Supporting Actress (nominee)	Iowa Film Critics Association	Rachel Weisz
2005	Best Edited Feature - Drama (nominee)	American Cinema Editors Guild	Claire Simpson
2005	Best Director (nominee)	British Academy of Film and Television	Fernando Meirelles
2005	Best Adapted Screenplay (nominee)	British Academy of Film and Television	Jeffrey Caine
2005	Best Actor (nominee)	British Academy of Film and Television	Rachel Weisz
2005	Best Actress (nominee)	British Academy of Film and Television	Rachel Weisz
2005	Best Film Music (nominee)	British Academy of Film and Television	Alberto Iglesias
2005	Best Cinematography (nominee)	British Academy of Film and Television	César Charlone
2005	Best Editing (winner)	British Academy of Film and Television	Claire Simpson
2005	Best Sound (nominee)	British Academy of Film and Television	Joakim Sundström
2005	Best Sound (nominee)	British Academy of Film and Television	Stuart Wilson
2005	Best Art Direction in a Contemporary Film (nominee)	Art Directors Guild	Mark Tildesley
2005	Best Supporting Actress (winner)	Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Scie	Rachel Weisz
2005	Best Editing (nominee)	Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Scie	Claire Simpson
2005	Best Original Score (nominee)	Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Scie	Alberto Iglesias
2005	Best Adapted Screenplay (nominee)	Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Scie	Jeffrey Caine

Member Reviews

S A A. wrote on 11/9/2008...

1 of 1 member(s) found this review helpful.

More than just a wonderful love story and a great thriller, this movie is an expose of how the big pharmaceutical companies manipulate illegal drug "trials" in third world countries. All with the help of many corrupt and well-paid politicians who will go to any lengths to keep their ill-gotten gains coming and their behinds covered. This movie is quite an eye opener for those who realize that it's not just a fun, exciting hi-jinx romp. This stuff really has happened and keeps happening. It will go on happening as long as the masses remain oblivious and uncaring.

This movie has garnered many, many award nominations (see for yourself) and awards. The plot is riveting. The acting is stellar. It is an absolute must-see!

Shirley R. wrote on 7/2/2008...

WOW!!! This will keep you on your toes! wonderful plot and what a story! Great acting to the point you are there with them until the end of the show and then you just have to take a deep breath!

Loretta B. - CRANSTON, RI wrote on 6/26/2008...

This story is romantic and a thriller. Loved the exciting twists and turns and I rooted for the "gardener" all through this movie.

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