"V for Vendetta" is a 2005 dystopian political action film directed by James McTeigue (in his feature directorial debut) from a screenplay by the Wachowskis. It is based on the 1988 DC Vertigo Comics limited series of the same title by Alan Moore, David Lloyd, and Tony Weare.

The film, set in a future where a fascist totalitarian regime has subjugated the UK, centers on V (portrayed by Hugo Weaving), an anarchist and masked freedom-fighter who attempts to ignite a revolution through elaborate terrorist acts, and on Evey Hammond (portrayed by Natalie Portman) a young woman caught up in V's mission. Stephen Rea portrays a detective leading a desperate quest to stop V.

Produced by Silver Pictures, Virtual Studios and Anarchos Productions, Inc., V for Vendetta was originally scheduled for release by Warner Bros. Pictures on 4 November 2005 (a day before the 400th Guy Fawkes Night), but was delayed; it instead opened in the United States on 17 March 2006 to mostly positive reviews from critics, and became a box-office success.

Alan Moore, dissatisfied with the film adaptations of his other works, "From Hell" (2001) and "The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen" (2003), declined to watch the film and asked to not be credited or paid royalties.

Some political groups have seen "V for Vendetta" as an allegory of oppression by government; anarchists have used it to promote their beliefs. David Lloyd stated: "The Guy Fawkes mask has now become a common brand and a convenient placard to use in protest against tyranny — and I'm happy with people using it, it seems quite unique, an icon of popular culture being used this way."

Cast

• Natalie Portman as Evey Hammond, an employee of the state-run British Television Network who is rescued by V from a gang of London's secret police and subsequently becomes involved in his life.
• Hugo Weaving as V, a masked, charismatic and skilled anarchist terrorist who had been the unwilling subject of experimentation by Norsefire. James Purefoy originally portrayed the character, but left six weeks into filming. He remained uncredited, with Weaving replacing him on set and redubbing Purefoy's scenes.
• Stephen Rea as Eric Finch, the Chief inspector of New Scotland Yard and Minister of Investigations (the "Nose"), is the lead inspector in the V investigation, who, during his investigation, uncovers an unspeakable government crime. When asked whether the politics attracted him to the film, Rea replied "Well, I don't think it would be very interesting if it was just comic-book stuff. The politics of it are what gives it its dimension and momentum, and of course I was interested in the politics. Why wouldn't I be?"
• Stephen Fry as Gordon Deitrich, a closeted gay talk show host. When asked in an interview what he liked about the role, Fry replied "Being beaten up! I hadn't been beaten up in a movie before and I was very excited by the idea of being clubbed to death."
• John Hurt as Adam Sutler, the former Conservative Member of Parliament and Under-Secretary for Defence. High Chancellor Sutler is the founder of Norsefire and is Britain's authoritarian elected leader. Hurt played a contrary role in another dystopian film: Winston Smith, a victim of the state in the film adaptation of Nineteen Eighty-Four. Hurt also portrays two "Fake Sutler" actors lampooning him in an episode of Gordon Deitrich's talk show.
• Tim Pigott-Smith as Peter Creedy, Norsefire's Party leader and the head of Britain's secret police (the "Finger").
• Rupert Graves as Dominic Stone, Chief Inspector Finch's sergeant.
• Roger Allam as Lewis Prothero, the "Voice of London", a propagandist for Norsefire, and formerly the Commander of Larkhill concentration camp.
• Ben Miles as Roger Dascombe, the head of the government's propaganda division (the "Mouth") and chief executive of the British Television Network.
• Sinéad Cusack as Dr Delia Surridge, the former head physician at the Larkhill Detention Centre, now a coroner.
• Natasha Wightman as Valerie Page, a lesbian imprisoned for her sexuality.
• Imogen Poots as Young Valerie Page
• John Standing as Anthony Lilliman, a corrupt bishop at Westminster Abbey.
• Eddie Marsan as Brian Etheridge, the head of the government's audio-surveillance division (the "Ear").
• Clive Ashborn as Guy Fawkes, the historical figure involved in the failed Gunpowder Plot of 1605.
• Guy Henry as Conrad Heyer, the head of the government's visual-surveillance division (the "Eye").

Thanks to Wikipedia for the full write-up at https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/V_for_Vendetta_(film)

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