The Machinist

The Machinist

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  • Genre(s): Thriller, Drama
  • Language(s): English
  • Director(s): Daniela Forn, Glòria Blanes, Brad Anderson, Anna Rua, Rita Rubio See all Crew
  • Cast(s): Jennifer Jason Leigh, Aitana Sánchez-Gijón, John Sharian, Michael Ironside, Lawrence Gilliard Jr. See all Cast & Crew
  • Duration: 1h 41min
  • Music: Roque Baños,Zacarías M. de la Riva,Albert Manera,Marc Orts,Jaume Puig
  • Award(s): Barcelona Film 2005 (Won)
    Chainsaw 2005 (Nominated) Awards List
  • Similar To: Dunkirk, The Black Phone
  • Story:
    The Machinist is the story of Trevor Reznik, a lathe-operator who is dying of insomnia. In a machine shop, occupational hazards are bad enough under normal circumstances; yet for Trevor the risks are compounded by fatigue. Trevor has lost the ability to sleep. This is no ordinary insomnia...
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7.6/10
IMDb

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STORY AND RATINGS

Story
The Machinist is the story of Trevor Reznik, a lathe-operator who is dying of insomnia. In a machine shop, occupational hazards are bad enough under normal circumstances; yet for Trevor the risks are compounded by fatigue. Trevor has lost the ability to sleep. This is no ordinary insomnia...
Ratings

7.6/10

IMDb

AWARDS

Won
Barcelona Film Award

Best Actress Millor Actriu | 2005 | Aitana

Best Actor Award

2004 | Christian

Narcisse Award

Best Fantastic Feature Film | 2004 | Brad

Silver Méliès Award

Best European Fantastic Feature Film | 2004 | Brad

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Nominations
Chainsaw Award

Best LimitedReleaseDirecttoVideo Film | 2005

Best Actor | 2005

Best Supporting Actress | 2005

Best Screenplay | 2005

Best Score | 2005

Georges Award

Best Independent Movie | 2006

ALFS Award

British Actor of the Year | 2006 | Christian

Goya Award

Best Original Score Mejor Msica Original | 2005 | Roque

Barcelona Film Award

Best Film Millor Pellcula | 2005

IHG Award

Best Movie | 2005

Saturn Award

Best Actor | 2005 | Christian

Best Film Award

2004 | Brad

Golden Schmoes Award

Trippiest Movie of the Year | 2004

BOX OFFICE

Budget 5,000,000 USD

Box Office Collection 8,203,235 USD

TRIVIA AND POPULAR DIALOGUES

Trivia

The producers of the film claim that Christian Bale dropped from about 173 pounds in weight down to about 110 pounds in weight to make this film. They also claim that Bale actually wanted to drop down to 100 pounds, but that they would not let him go below 120 out of fear that his health could be in too much danger if he did. His diet consisted of one can of tuna and an apple per day. His 63-pound weight loss is said to be a record for any actor for a movie role. He regained the weight in time for his role in Batman Begins (2005).

Christian Bale found that his weakened condition caused problems in the more demanding action scenes. He found running a particular problem as he simply had no leg muscles left.

Brad Anderson had not asked Christian Bale to lose such a vast amount of weight and was genuinely shocked when he saw Bale's appearance on the first day of shooting. He also confessed to being thrilled by the actor's dedication.

Christian Bale took up smoking to help him curb his appetite when he was crash-dieting.

Oddly enough, Christian Bale claimed that he actually enjoyed losing so much weight, oftentimes finding himself in a euphoric state due to the extreme conditions he subjected himself to. He was also able to deal with the very hot July and August temperatures in Barcelona much better than the rest of the crew.

Popular Dialogues

"Trevor Reznik: Stevie, I haven't slept in a year. Stevie: Jesus Christ! Trevor Reznik: I tried him too."

"Stevie: Are you okay? Trevor Reznik: Don't I look okay? Stevie: If you were any thinner, you wouldn't exist."

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