Constantine (film)
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| Directed by | Francis Lawrence |
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| Story by | Kevin Brodbin |
| Based on | Hellblazer by Jamie Delano Garth Ennis |
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| Cinematography | Philippe Rousselot |
| Edited by | Wayne Wahrman |
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| Distributed by | Warner Bros. Pictures |
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Running time | 121 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $70–100 million |
| Box office | $230.9 million |
Constantine (/ˌkɒnstənˈtiːn/ KON-stən-TEEN) is a 2005 American supernatural superhero film directed by Francis Lawrence, and written by Kevin Brodbin and Frank Cappello. It is loosely based on the Hellblazer comic book series. The film stars Keanu Reeves as John Constantine, a cynical exorcist with the ability to perceive and communicate with half-angels and half-demons in their true forms and to travel between Earth and Hell. The cast also features Rachel Weisz, Shia LaBeouf, Tilda Swinton, Pruitt Taylor Vince, Djimon Hounsou, Gavin Rossdale and Peter Stormare.
Constantine was released theatrically in the United States on February 18, 2005, to mixed reviews, and grossed $231 million on a production budget between $70–100 million. Since its release, it has garnered a cult following. A sequel is in development.