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A Beautiful Mind

Oscar-winning drama based on the true story of mathematician John Nash (Russell Crowe), who developed a mental illness after he was recruited for secret code-breaking duties.

Oscar-winning drama based on the true story of prominent mathematician John Forbes Nash Jr, who seemed to be guaranteed a promising future when he won international acclaim as a result of his pioneering work in the field. However, when he is recruited to provide assistance to the military with top-secret code-breaking duties, the high-pressure job takes its toll on him and he begins to develop a mental illness.

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Sun 5 Apr 2015 00:45

Credits

Role Contributor
John Nash Russell Crowe
Parcher Ed Harris
Alicia Nash Jennifer Connelly
Dr Rosen Christopher Plummer
Charles Paul Bettany
Sol Adam Goldberg
Hansen Josh Lucas
Bender Anthony Rapp
Helinger Judd Hirsch
Director Ron Howard
Ainsley Jason Gray-Stanford
Thomas King Austin Pendleton
Marcee Vivien Cardone
Writer Akiva Goldsman
Author Sylvia Nasar
Executive Producer Todd Hallowell
Executive Producer Karen Kehela
Producer Brian Grazer
Producer Ron Howard
Composer James Horner
Director of photography Roger Deakins
Distributor Paramount

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