Control (2013): Cast, Box Office & Plot
Control is a 2013 mystery thriller directed by Kenneth Bi, starring Daniel Wu as Mark, Simon Yam and Kara Wai Ying-Hung. It runs 1 hour 32 minutes and earned $7.2 million worldwide.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 32m (92 min)
- Director
- Kenneth Bi
- Original language
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Chinese - Studio
- Sil-Metropole Organisation
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Control About?
The premise of Control without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Mark makes a difficult choice, committing perjury for his company to support his mother. His life takes a dark turn when he encounters a mysterious figure who manipulates him into robbing a bank. This enigmatic person then begins to orchestrate a series of escalating disasters targeting Mark. Determined to regain his freedom and uncover the truth, Mark resolves to break free from this person's influence and expose their identity.
Control Cast & Characters
Daniel Wu leads the cast as Mark, with Simon Yam as Tiger and Kara Wai Ying-Hung as Jen. Directed by Kenneth Bi; 19 actors are credited in all.
- Director Kenneth Bi
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Daniel Wu as Mark -
Simon Yam as Tiger - Kara Wai Ying-Hung as Jen
- Lily Li as Nurse
Also Starring in Control
· 15 more- Henry Fong Ping Louis
- Leon Dai Li-Jen Devil
- Tony Ho
- Paulyn Sun Prudence
- Conroy Chan Chi-Chung AK47
- Yao Chen Jessica
- Shao Bing Sam
- Phat Chan
- Julius Brian Siswojo
- Ady An Mimi
- Linda Wong Hing-Ping Connie
- Eddie Pang Wai-On Tony
- Leung Wing-Kit
- Ghost Style
- Hao Bojie Jeff
Control Plot Summary
What happens in Control from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 1-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In a futuristic and morally dubious floating city, dedicated insurance agent Mark has been living with his mentally ill mother for many years. His seemingly idyllic routine is unexpectedly disrupted by a mysterious phone call. To generate funds necessary for his mother’s medical needs, Mark finds himself compelled to commit perjury in exchange for a substantial reward.
Full summary
The whole story of Control, scene by scene
Control Box Office
Control grossed $7.2 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$7.2M
- International
- $7.2M
Control Also Known As
4 alternative titles, including “Control the fate” and “컨트롤”.
- Also known as
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- Control the fate
- 컨트롤
- Контроль
- แผนบงการสะท้านเมือง
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Control FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, post-credit scenes and language of Control, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Control?
Control runs 1 hour 32 minutes (92 minutes).
When was Control released?
Control was released on November 22, 2013.
Who directed Control?
Control was directed by Kenneth Bi.
More films by Kenneth Bi Who is in the cast of Control?
Control stars Daniel Wu as Mark, Simon Yam as Tiger and Kara Wai Ying-Hung as Jen, among 19 credited actors.
How much did Control make at the box office?
Control grossed $7.2 million worldwide.
Does Control have a post-credit scene?
No. Control has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Control in?
The original language of Control is Chinese.
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