Code 46

1h 33min

Drama

Science Fiction

Thriller

In a dystopian future, insurance fraud investigator William Gold arrives in Shanghai to investigate a forgery ring for "papelles", futuristic passports that record people's identities and genetics. Gold falls for Maria Gonzalez, the woman in charge of the forgeries. After a passionate affair, Gold returns home, having named a coworker as the culprit. But when one of Gonzalez's customers is found dead, Gold is sent back to Shanghai to complete the investigation.

Production Companies

BBC Film

Kailash Picture Company

Revolution Films

UK Film Council

United Artists

Cast

Tim Robbins

Tim Robbins

William Geld
Samantha Morton

Samantha Morton

Maria Gonzales
Om Puri

Om Puri

Bahkland
Natalie Mendoza

Natalie Mendoza

Sphinx Receptionist
Mick Jones

Mick Jones

Himself
Nina Wadia

Nina Wadia

Hospital Receptionist
Sarah Backhouse

Sarah Backhouse

Weather Girl
Shelley King

Shelley King

William's Boss
Tuyet Le

Tuyet Le

Apartment Security
Nabil Massad

Nabil Massad

Jebel Ali Hotel Owner

Release date

2nd Sep 2003

Status

Released

Spoken languages

English