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A compelling, politically-charged crime thriller set in 1953 Soviet Russia, CHILD 44 showcases an outstanding ensemble cast, including Tom Hardy, Gary Oldman, and Noomi Rapace. Based on the best-selling novel by Tom Rob Smith, the film chronicles their quest for justice. Check out the stars in the new CHARACTER POSTERS below and catch CHILD 44 when it hits theaters on APRIL 17.
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SYNOPSIS:
A politically-charged serial killer thriller set in 1953 Soviet Russia, CHILD 44 chronicles the crisis of conscience for secret police agent Leo Demidov [Tom Hardy], who loses status, power and home when he refuses to denounce his own wife, Raisa [Noomi Rapace], as a traitor. Exiled from Moscow to a grim provincial outpost, Leo and Raisa join forces with General Mikhail Nesterov [Gary Oldman] to track down a serial killer who preys on young boys. Their quest for justice threatens a system-wide cover-up enforced by Leo’s psychopathic rival Vasil [Joel Kinnaman], who insists “There is no crime in Paradise.”
Cast: Tom Hardy, Gary Oldman, Noomi Rapace, Joel Kinnaman, Paddy Considine, with Jason Clarke, and Vincent Cassel
Directed by: Daniel Espinosa
Screenplay by: Richard Price
Based upon the novel by: Tom Rob Smith
Produced by: Ridley Scott, Michael Schaefer, Greg Shapiro
U.S. Release Date: April 17, 2015
