Andres Gomez
6/10Interesting social / psychological experiment following the trail of Dogville but not as round and imaginative as the previous one.
Reviewed on October 3, 2014
Manderlay(2005)
Liberation. Whether they want it or not.
6.9(417)2h 19m2005-06-03
Drama
Manderlay Synopsis
In 1933, a young woman and her father discover an Alabama plantation whose inhabitants live as if slavery had never been abolished. Feeling a sense of duty to those behind the heavy gates, she stays to liberate the people and see them through their first harvest. With four of her father's colleagues and a lawyer, she faces the daunting task of resurrecting the place known as Manderlay.
Manderlay (2005) is a drama film directed by Lars von Trier, released on June 3, 2005 with a runtime of 2h 19m. It stars Bryce Dallas Howard, Isaach de Bankolé, Danny Glover and Willem Dafoe. Viewers rate it 6.9 out of 10 across 417 ratings.
- Director:
- Lars von Trier
- Writers:
- Lars von Trier
- Producers:
- Vibeke Windeløv
- Cinematographer:
- Anthony Dod Mantle
- Composer:
- Joachim Holbek
- Production:
- Zentropa Entertainments, Isabella Films B.V., Pain Unlimited Filmproduktion, Manderlay, Sigma Films, Memfis Film, Ognon Pictures, Film i Väst, DR, ARTE France Cinéma, SVT, WDR, ARTE, NPS, YLE
- Budget:
- $14,200,000
- Revenue:
- $674,918
- Status:
- Released
Manderlay (2005) Trailer
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Manderlay Cast & Crew
Main cast
Bryce Dallas Howard
as Grace Margaret Mulligan
Isaach de Bankolé
as Timothy
Danny Glover
as Wilhelm
Willem Dafoe
as Grace's Father
Michaël Abiteboul
as Thomas
Lauren Bacall
as Mam
Jean-Marc Barr
as Mr. Robinsson
Geoffrey Bateman
as Bertie
Virgile Bramly
as Edward
Ruben Brinkman
as Bingo
Doña Croll
as Venus
Jeremy Davies
as Niels
Key crew
Directed by Lars von Trier, written by Lars von Trier, produced by Vibeke Windeløv.
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Manderlay Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.9/10 from 417 ratings.
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Manderlay – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Manderlay?
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The main cast of Manderlay (2005) includes Bryce Dallas Howard, Isaach de Bankolé, Danny Glover, Willem Dafoe and Michaël Abiteboul. The film was directed by Lars von Trier. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Manderlay released?
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Manderlay was released on June 3, 2005 and runs for 2h 19m.
Is Manderlay worth watching?
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Manderlay (2005) holds an average rating of 6.9 out of 10 from 417 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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