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Changeling
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Changeling

2008-10-24 · 142 min · ★ 7.6

Crime · Drama · Mystery

Los Angeles, 1928. When single mother Christine Collins leaves for work, her son vanishes without a trace. Five months later, the police reunite mother and son. But when Christine suspects that the boy returned to her isn't her child, her quest for truth exposes a world of corruption.

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Directors
Clint Eastwood
Production companies
Universal Pictures, Imagine Entertainment, Relativity Media, Malpaso Productions
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 55,000,000
Revenue
USD 113,400,000

Top Cast

Angelina JolieAngelina JolieChristine Collins
John MalkovichJohn MalkovichRev. Gustav Briegleb
Jeffrey DonovanJeffrey DonovanCaptain J.J. Jones
Michael KellyMichael KellyDetective Lester Ybarra
Colm FeoreColm FeoreChief James E. Davis
Jason Butler HarnerJason Butler HarnerGordon Northcott
Amy RyanAmy RyanCarol Dexter
Geoff PiersonGeoff PiersonS.S. Hahn
Denis O'HareDenis O'HareDr. Jonathan Steele
Frank WoodFrank WoodBen Harris
Peter GeretyPeter GeretyDr. Earl W. Tarr
Reed BirneyReed BirneyMayor Cryer
Gattlin GriffithGattlin GriffithWalter Collins
Michelle GunnMichelle GunnSandy
Jan DevereauxJan DevereauxOperator
Erica GrantOperator
Antonia BennettOperator
Kerri RandlesKerri RandlesOperator
Morgan EastwoodGirl on Tricycle
Madison HodgesNeighborhood Girl

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