Constantine
Sign in to save2005 film directed by Francis Lawrence
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7.1John Constantine has literally been to Hell and back. When he teams up with a policewoman to solve the mysterious suicide of her twin sister, their investigation takes them through the world of demons and angels that exists beneath the landscape of contemporary Los Angeles.
Released: 2005-02-08121 minDir: Francis LawrenceFantasy, Action, Horror
Cast
- Keanu Reeves as John Constantine
- Rachel Weisz as Angela Dodson / Isabel Dodson
- Shia LaBeouf as Chas Kramer
- Djimon Hounsou as Midnite
- Max Baker as Beeman
- Pruitt Taylor Vince as Father Hennessy
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Key facts
- Directed by
- Francis Lawrence
- Screenplay by
- Kevin Brodbin Frank Cappello
- Story by
- Kevin Brodbin
- Based on
- Hellblazer , by Jamie Delano , Garth Ennis
- Produced by
- Lauren Shuler Donner Benjamin Melniker Michael E. Uslan Erwin Stoff Lorenzo di Bonaventura Akiva Goldsman
- Starring
- Keanu Reeves Rachel Weisz Shia LaBeouf Tilda Swinton Pruitt Taylor Vince Djimon Hounsou Gavin Rossdale Peter Stormare
- Cinematography
- Philippe Rousselot
- Edited by
- Wayne Wahrman
- Music by
- Brian Tyler Klaus Badelt
- Production companies
- Warner Bros. Pictures Village Roadshow Pictures Batfilm Productions The Donners' Company Weed Road Pictures 3 Arts Entertainment
- Distributed by
- Warner Bros. Pictures
- Release dates
Key dates
- Published
- 18 February 2005
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Wikidata facts
- Instance of
- film
- Country of origin
- Germany
- Original language
- English language
- Based on
- John Constantine
- Main subject
- exorcism
- Depicts
- angel
- Director
- Francis Lawrence
- Cast member
- Eileen Dietz
- Composer
- Brian Tyler
- Producer
- Lauren Shuler Donner
Article
Constantine (/ˌkɒnstənˈtiːn/ KON-stən-TEEN) is a 2005 American superhero film directed by Francis Lawrence in his directional film debut, and written by Kevin Brodbin and Frank Cappello. It is loosely based on the Hellblazer comic book series. The film stars Keanu Reeves as John Constantine, a cynical exorcist with the ability to perceive and communicate with half-angels and half-demons in their true forms and to travel between Earth and Hell. The cast also features Rachel Weisz, Shia LaBeouf, Tilda Swinton, Pruitt Taylor Vince, Djimon Hounsou, Gavin Rossdale and Peter Stormare.
Constantine was released theatrically in the United States on February 18, 2005, to mixed reviews, and grossed $231 million on a production budget between $70–100 million. Since its release, it has garnered a cult following. A sequel is in development.