Movie Details:
| Based on | A Wednesday! by Neeraj Pandey |
| Country | Sri Lanka United States |
| Language | English |
| Genres | Action, Crime, Drama, Mystery, Thriller |
| Release date | 21 May 2013 (United States) |
| Running time | 1hr 34min |
| Age rating | PG-13 |
| Starring | Ben Kingsley Ben Cross Patrick Rutnam Wilson Gunaratne |
| Directed by | Chandran Rutnam |
| Screenplay by | Chandran Rutnam |
| Produced by | Chandran Rutnam B.S. Radhakrishnan |
| Cinematography by | Chandana Jayasinghe |
| Edited by | James Rutnam |
| Music by | Ramesh Vinayakam |
| Production Company | Asia Digital Entertainment Pvt Ltd. |
| Distributor | Myriad Pictures |
Cast & Characters:
- Ben Kingsley as “The Man”
- Ben Cross as DIG Morris Da Silva
- Patrick Rutnam as IP Mohideen
- Fredrick-James Koch as IP Rangan Jayaweera
- Wilson Gunaratne as Prakash Kumar
- Veena Jayakody as Vegetable vendor
- Ashan Dias
- Sando Harris as D. Gopinath
- Teddy Vidyalankara as Pithala Nihal
- Numaya Siriwardena
- Jerome de Silva
- Wilmon Sirimanne
- Dushyanth Weeraman
- Mohammed Adamally
Storyline:
The narrative centers around an unnamed common man (Ben Kingsley) who takes matters into his own hands when he feels that the justice system has failed him. He plants bombs throughout the city and demands the release of four terrorists from police custody. The story unfolds as a tense cat-and-mouse game between the common man and law enforcement, exploring themes of justice, morality, and the impact of terrorism on society.
About Movie:
A Common Man is a Sri Lankan action thriller directed by Chandran Rutnam, featuring Ben Kingsley and Ben Cross in lead roles. The film is an official remake of the acclaimed Indian film A Wednesday! (2008), which Neeraj Pandey directed.
A Common Man received critical acclaim, winning several awards at the Madrid International Film Festival, including Best Picture, Best Director for Chandran Rutnam, and Best Actor for Ben Kingsley. At the New York Festivals ‘ International Television and Film Awards, it also won a bronze medal in the Feature Films category.
The film’s exploration of complex moral dilemmas and its reflection on contemporary societal issues resonate with audiences, making it a notable entry in Sri Lankan cinema. Its connection to A Wednesday! highlights the universal themes of justice and individual agency against systemic failures.
Overall, A Common Man stands out for its intense narrative and powerful performances, particularly by Ben Kingsley, reinforcing its relevance in discussions about justice and terrorism in modern society.
