Movie
Control
2007R2h 2m7.5 / 10
He had the spirit, but lost the feeling.
The story of Joy Division’s lead singer Ian Curtis, from his schoolboy days in 1973 to his suicide on the eve of the band's first American tour in 1980.
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Checked Sep 4, 2026
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Synopsis
The story of Joy Division’s lead singer Ian Curtis, from his schoolboy days in 1973 to his suicide on the eve of the band's first American tour in 1980.
More about Control
Cast
Sam RileyIan Curtis
Samantha MortonDebbie Curtis
Alexandra Maria LaraAnnik Honoré
Joe AndersonHooky
Toby KebbellRob Greton
Craig ParkinsonTony Wilson
James Anthony PearsonBernard Sumner
Harry TreadawaySteve MorrisCredits
- Directed by
- Anton Corbijn
- Written by
- Matt Greenhalgh
Production details
- Status
- Released
- Original language
- English
- Budget
- $5M
- Box office
- $8.2M
Production
- NorthSeeUnited Kingdom
- EM MediaUnited Kingdom
- 3 Dogs & a PonyJapan
- IFF/CINVJapan
Themes
black and whiteepilepsyextramarital affairjoy divisionmedicinenew lovepunk rockrecord label
