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EASTERN PROMISES (2007)

VISUAL AIDS
POSTERS AND COVER ART



THE BACK OF THE BOX
WHAT THE STUDIO WANTS YOU TO KNOW

    Viggo Mortensen and Academy Award nominee Naomi Watts star in this electrifying thriller from critically acclaimed director David Cronenberg (A History Of Violence). Criminal mastermind Nikolai (Mortensen) finds his ties to a notorious crime family shaken when he crosses paths with Anna (Watts), a midwife who has accidentally uncovered evidence against them. Their unusual relationship sets off an unstoppable chain of murder, mystery and deception in the explosive film critics are calling "provocative and engrossing" (Claudia Puig, USA Today).

STARRING:

Viggo Mortensen: Nikolai
Naomi Watts: Anna
Vincent Cassel: Kirill
Armin Mueller-Stahl: Semyon

SCREENWRITER: Steve Knight

DIRECTOR: David Cronenberg

RUNNING TIME: 101 minutes

STUDIO: Alliance/Serendipty

Average Hollywood Guys Rating: B +

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GIGGLES, GLOBES AND OSCARS
AWARDS AND NOMINATIONS

ACADEMY AWARDS
(1 nomination and 0 wins)

Best Actor - Viggo Mortensen
(nominated)

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GOLDEN GIGGLES
(3 nominations and 1 win)

Best Picture (Drama/Sci-Fi)
(winner)

Best Actor - Viggo Mortensen
(nominated)

Best Director - David Cronenberg
(nominated)

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GOLDEN GLOBES
(3 nominations and 0 wins)

Best Picture (Drama)
(nominated)

Best Actor (Drama) - Viggo Mortensen
(nominated)

Best Original Score - Howard Shore
(nominated)

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THE GEEK BOX
TRIVIA TO IMPRESS YOUR EASILY IMPRESSED FRIENDS

• Viggo Mortensen spent weeks driving around St. Petersberg, the Ural Mountains, and Moscow without the benefit of a translator to try and discover first hand the sound and mannerisms of the Russians in preparation for his role. Once he had the Siberian accent down he then learned his lines in English, Russian and Ukranian. He also insisted on carrying around a set of worry beads he made himself from melted down lighters he made in a prison, and has his trailer decorated with popular Russian icons to help keep himself in character.
• The nude fight scene was shot without the benefit of stuntmen. This segment alone took two days to shoot, this is not including the time the actors spent learning various fighting styles that were used in the scene.
• Several actresses were considered for the role of Anna including Rachel McAdams and Kate Beckinsale, although the role was ultimately won by Naomi Watts.
• Naomi Watts became pregnant early on during the filming of this movie.

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