The Commissioner is a 1998 drama thriller film, directed by George Sluizer and written by Christina Kallas, George Sluizer, and Stanley Johnson. The film circles around a British politician who is sent to Brussels to serve as the new European Commissioner for Industry, unveiling political and industrial corruption on his journey. The main characters include John Hurt, Rosana Pastor, and Alice Krige.
Where it Filmed?
The film was shot in at multiple locations. Belgium stands as the significant location where the film was undertaken. Some major scenes were also filmed in Brussels, the capital of Belgium. Besides Belgium, the shoot was extended to Germany and the United Kingdom with prominent parts filmed in London.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| John Hurt | James Morton |
| Rosana Pastor | Helena Moguentes |
| Alice Krige | Isabelle Morton |
| Armin Mueller-Stahl | Hans Koenig |
| Johan Leysen | Horst Kramer |
| Simon Chandler | Peter Simpson |
| David Morrissey | Murray Lomax |
| James Faulkner | Gordon Cartwright |
| Bill Bolender | Arthur Groom |
| Julian Wadham | Prime minister |
| Adrian Brine | President of Court |
| Kevork Malikyan | Greek commissioner |
| John Abbott | Commissioner’s Laywer |
| Max Gold | Morton Lawyer |
| Sigo Lorfeo | Italian commissioner |
| Ian Halcrow | TV Reporter |
| Judith Dawson | TV Journalist |
| Tom Zahner | Technician |
| Rudolf Lucieer | Doctor |
| Raphaela Crossey | Secretary to James Morton |
| Miranda Bell | Secretary to the PM |
| Karin Leclercq | Waitress |
| Christa Fast | Mrs. Koenig |
| Joe Italiano | James’ Chauffeur |
| Boris Stoikoff | Concierge |
| John Warnaby | Hugo |
| Anne Lordon | French Commissioner |
| Simon Cox | Reporter |
| Rupert Bates | Journalist |
| Richard Cubison | Journalist |
| Stephen Hudson | Journalist |
| Tom Knight | Journalist |
| Dominic Letts | Journalist |
| Michael Rasmussen | Journalist |
| Thomas Rings | Journalist |
| Willi Bosbach | Commissioner |
| James Vaughan | Journalist |
| Zoltan Djukanovic | Commissioner |
| Thorsten Wien | Journalist |
| Derek Ferrari | Commissioner |
| Elias Gatez | Commissioner |
| Peter Gyswyt | Commissioner |
| Roland Hoffmann | Commissioner |
| Katie Jordans | Commissioner |
| Horst Laux | Commissioner |
| Susanne Ota | Commissioner |
| Werner Renner | Commissioner |
| Franz Stark | Commissioner |
Trivia and Facts
- The film was released on February 22, 1998 in Germany.
- The total runtime of The Commissioner is approximately 108 minutes.
- It is categorized under the genres of drama and thriller.
- The film was subjected to a ‘Not Rated’ certification in the United States.
- The production of the movie involves multiple companies, including Metropolis Filmproduction, New Era Vision, and Saga Film.
- The original language of the film is English.
- The movie was nominated for 3 awards.
- Other than the original title, the film is also known as “Der Commissioner – Im Zentrum der Macht” in Germany, “Komissaari” in Finland, “O Comissário” in Portugal, and “Le commissaire” in Canada.
- A remarkable quote from the movie: James Morton to Helena – “You’re not by any chance some kind of feminist?”. Helena responds, “The worst kind! A woman!”.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Belgium
- Latitude: 50.503887
- Longitude: 4.469936
- Place ID: ChIJl5fz7WR9wUcR8g_mObTy60c
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Belgium
- Timezone: Europe/Brussels
- Location Name: Brussels, Brussels-Capital, Belgium
- Latitude: 50.8476424
- Longitude: 4.3571696
- Place ID: ChIJZ2jHc-2kw0cRpwJzeGY6i8E
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Brussels, Belgium
- Timezone: Europe/Brussels
- Location Name: Germany
- Latitude: 51.165691
- Longitude: 10.451526
- Place ID: ChIJa76xwh5ymkcRW-WRjmtd6HU
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Germany
- Timezone: Europe/Berlin
- Location Name: UK
- Latitude: 55.378051
- Longitude: -3.435973
- Place ID: ChIJqZHHQhE7WgIReiWIMkOg-MQ
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: United Kingdom
- Timezone: Europe/London
