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RUNTIME
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90 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.
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An Ordinary Man
2017 1h 30m EN
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6.2
MID
★6.2TMDB · 171
ActionDramaWar
Synopsis
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A war criminal in hiding forms a relationship with his only connection to the outside world - his maid.
“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”
Cast
Ben Kingsley
The General
Hera Hilmar
Tanja
Peter Serafinowicz
Miro
Edmund Kingsley
ER Intern
Robert Blythe
Grocer
Milorad Kapor
Policeman
Igor Kovačević
7 Year Old Boy
Marija Opsenica
Old Woman
Credits
Behind the camera
- Director
- Brad Silberling
- Writers
- Brad Silberling
- Languages
- English
- Countries
- United States of America, United Kingdom, Serbia
Want more? Switch to Cinephile mode in the header for DP, composer, budget, box office, production companies, keywords, and release history.
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ERA
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Released 9 years ago.
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WORLD
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International production across 3 countries: United States of America, United Kingdom, Serbia.
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ERA
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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
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DIRECTOR
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Directed by Brad Silberling, shot by Magdalena Górka. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
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DIRECTOR
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Original score by Christophe Beck. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
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DIRECTOR
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Editor Leo Trombetta shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
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ERA
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Ben Kingsley and Hera Hilmar and Peter Serafinowicz carry the top of the cast.
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Cinephile deep dive
The take
Brad Silberling directs. Magdalena Górka behind the camera. Christophe Beck scores. Leo Trombetta cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United States of America, United Kingdom, Serbia. Dialogue in English.
Trivia
Things worth knowing
- 190 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.
- 2Released 9 years ago.
- 3International production across 3 countries: United States of America, United Kingdom, Serbia.
- 4Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
- 5Directed by Brad Silberling, shot by Magdalena Górka. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
- 6Original score by Christophe Beck. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
- 7Editor Leo Trombetta shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
- 8Ben Kingsley and Hera Hilmar and Peter Serafinowicz carry the top of the cast.
- 9IMDB entry: tt1785288 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
The technical file
- Cinematography
- Magdalena Górka
- Original score
- Christophe Beck
- Editing
- Leo Trombetta
- Production design
- Miljen 'Kreka' Kljaković
- Costume design
- Momirka Bailović
- Runtime
- 90 min · 1h 30m
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- $6,000,000
- Original language
- EN
- Certification (US)
- R
Also by
Brad Silberling
Trailers & featurettes
Watch the pieces
Production companies
Who made it
Enderby Entertainment
US
- RE
Reveal Entertainment
US
- LA
Lavender Pictures
GB
Key crew
- EditorLeo Trombetta
- CastingAvy Kaufman
- Production DesignMiljen 'Kreka' Kljaković
- Set DecorationJasna Dragović
- Costume DesignMomirka Bailović
- Aerial Director of PhotographyDragan Trifunovic
Themes & keywords
What it's about, really
- maid
- war criminal
Release history · US
When it landed
- Premiere2017-10-28· Austin Film Festival
- Theatrical2018-04-13R
Also known as
International titles
- Um Homem ComumBR
- Um Homem ComumPT
- 一个普通人CN
