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The Machinist

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

7.5/ 1020041h 42mR

ThrillerDrama

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.

Directed by Brad Anderson

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The cast

Faces behind the story

Christian Bale

Christian Bale

Trevor Reznik

Jennifer Jason Leigh

Jennifer Jason Leigh

Stevie

Aitana Sánchez-Gijón

Aitana Sánchez-Gijón

Marie

John Sharian

John Sharian

Ivan

Michael Ironside

Michael Ironside

Miller

Lawrence Gilliard Jr.

Lawrence Gilliard Jr.

Jackson

Reg E. Cathey

Reg E. Cathey

Jones

Anna Massey

Anna Massey

Mrs. Shike