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The Machinist

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The Machinist

How do you wake up from a nightmare if you’re not asleep?

7.5

1h 42m

2004

“How do you wake up from a nightmare if you’re not asleep?”

Synopsis

Trevor, an insomniac lathe operator, experiences unusual occurrences at work and home. A strange man follows him everywhere, but no one else seems to notice him.

Director

Brad Anderson

Trailer

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Cast & Crew

Christian Bale

Christian Bale

as Trevor Reznik

Jennifer Jason Leigh

Jennifer Jason Leigh

as Stevie

Aitana Sánchez-Gijón

Aitana Sánchez-Gijón

as Marie

John Sharian

John Sharian

as Ivan

Michael Ironside

Michael Ironside

as Miller

Lawrence Gilliard Jr.

Lawrence Gilliard Jr.

as Jackson

Reg E. Cathey

Reg E. Cathey

as Jones

Anna Massey

Anna Massey

as Mrs. Shike

Matthew Romero Moore

as Nicholas

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