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Movie Info

Release Date: September 26, 2007
Runtime: 117 minutes
Alternative titles: View all (10)
Genres:
Drama Crime Thriller
Budget: $18,000,000
Revenue: $25,005,257
Original Language: English
Status: Released
Spoken Languages:
Critic Scores
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89%
Tomatometer
86
86/100
Metacritic
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7.1/10
TMDB
1,697 votes
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7.3/10
IMDb
121,784 votes
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Before the Devil Knows You're Dead

2007

"Trust is a fragile thread, easily severed."

Also known as: πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ EN: Avant que le diable ne le sache? πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Έ ES: Antes que el diablo sepa que has muerto? πŸ‡«πŸ‡· FR: 7h58 ce samedi-lΓ  (2007)? πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ DE: TΓΆdliche Entscheidung - Before the Devil Knows You're Dead? πŸ‡΅πŸ‡Ή PT: Antes Que o Diabo Saiba Que VocΓͺ EstΓ‘ Morto? All international titles (10) →

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Parental Guide — Suitable for 13+

13+

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Category Level Indicator
Violence 4/5
Sexual Content 3/5
Language 4/5
Drugs / Alcohol 3/5
Frightening Elements 2/5
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Budget: $18,000,000
Revenue: $25,005,257
Profit $7,005,257
ROI +38.9% (1.4x)

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Before the Devil Knows You're Dead is directed by Sidney Lumet .

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Keywords

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Trivia & Fun Facts about Before the Devil Knows You're Dead

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  • Sidney Lumet, the director, emphasized the importance of rehearsals, leading to a unique shooting style where many scenes were filmed in a single take to enhance the film's intensity.

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  • Philip Seymour Hoffman and Ethan Hawke both took a pay cut to work on this project, demonstrating their commitment to the story and the director.

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  • The film was shot in various locations in New York City, showcasing both the bustling urban environment and the more intimate, personal spaces of the characters.

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  • The title 'Before the Devil Knows You're Dead' is a phrase used to express the fleeting nature of life, reflecting the film's themes of mortality and moral decay.

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  • Albert Finney's character shares a name with the famous playwright and poet, which adds a layer of complexity and depth to his portrayal in the film.

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  • There is a subtle continuity error where a character's clothing changes between scenes without any indication of a time shift, which may go unnoticed by viewers.

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  • Sidney Lumet's work on this film can be connected to his earlier films that explore themes of family dysfunction and moral ambiguity, such as 'The Pawnbroker' and 'Network'.

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