Nominated for two Oscars, the BAFTA and Golden Globe winning Closer was directed by Mike Nichols and filmed in and around London; the production was based at Elstree Studios in Borehamwood. Film London created a locations trail ahead of the film’s release outlining the London locations used. Closer was based on the play by Patrick Marber and tells the tale of four Londoners who fail to find happiness through a series of love affairs. It starred Natalie Portman (Alice), Jude Law (Dan), Julia Roberts (Anna) and Clive Owen (Larry). The production budget was $27 million and as it grossed $116 million world-wide Closer was considered a box office success.
Release / Airing: 14/01/2005
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