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The Oxford Murders (2008)

R 108 min  -  Crime | Mystery | Thriller  -   18 January 2008 (Spain)
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At Oxford University, a professor and a grad student work together to try and stop a potential series of murders seemingly linked by mathematical symbols.

Writers:

Álex de la Iglesia (screenplay), Jorge Guerricaechevarría (screenplay), and 1 more credit »
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Elijah Wood ...
Martin
John Hurt ...
Arthur Seldom
Leonor Watling ...
Lorna
Julie Cox ...
Beth
Jim Carter ...
Inspector Petersen
Alex Cox Alex Cox ...
Kalman
Burn Gorman ...
Yuri Podorov
Dominique Pinon ...
Frank
Anna Massey Anna Massey ...
Mrs. Eagleton
Danny Sapani ...
Scott
Alan David Alan David ...
Mr. Higgins
Tim Wallers Tim Wallers ...
Defense Lawyer
James Weber Brown James Weber Brown ...
Doctor
Ian East Ian East ...
Howard Green
Charlotte Asprey ...
Howard Green's Wife
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Storyline

At Oxford University, a professor and a grad student work together to try and stop a potential series of murders seemingly linked by mathematical symbols.

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Genres:

Crime | Mystery | Thriller

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for language, sexual content/nudity and some violence/disturbing images See all certifications »

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Details

Country:

Spain | UK | France

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Los crímenes de Oxford See more »

Filming Locations:

London, England, UK See more »

Box Office

Budget:

$10,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

€2,450,010 (Spain) (18 January 2008) (263 Screens)

Gross:

$3,607 (USA) (15 August 2010)
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Technical Specs

Runtime:

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1
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Did You Know?

Trivia

The film gives a nod to director Brian De Palma with an apparently seamless 2+ minute tracking shot, traveling through multiple interior and exterior locations to reveal the first murder victim. See more »

Goofs

Continuity: After Prof. Wilkes finishes his presentation of his solution to Bormat's Last Theorem, the writing on the blackboard behind him changes. See more »

Quotes

Arthur Seldom: We have an absolute truth! Everything is fake.
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Connections

References V for Vendetta (2005) See more »

Soundtracks

"Orchestral Suite nº1 in C Major, BMW 1006:1 Overture"
Written by Johann Sebastian Bach (as J.S. Bach)
Performed by Felix Prohaska and Vienna State Opera Orchestra
©2003 Vanguard Classics
Courtesy of Vanguard Classics See more »