A nuclear facility technician decides to travel to Moscow with his wife after he has had an accident. The technician searches for work and finds his life intersecting with that of a Russian gangster.
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Plot: What's the story about?
A gripping, dramatic thriller infused with a twist of dark humor, PU-239 reveals the lengths to which a man will go to secure his family's future. While working at a nuclear power plant in Russia, Timofey (Paddy Considine) is exposed to a deadly dose of radiation while trying to aver a plant disaster. Instead of rewarding Timonfey for his efforts, the plants treats him as a scapegoat, offering no compensation to him or his family. Desperate to provide security for his wife and son, Timofey steals a small amount of Pu-239 - weapons-grade Plutonium- and head to Moscow to sell it on the black market. Caught up in the "new Russia" of hoods and hookers, Timofey struggles to make the sales; his efforts resulting in deadly consequences.
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Who stars in PU-239: Cast List
The World's End, Girl On a Bicycle
Dune, Suburbicon
Olympus Has Fallen, The Shack
Who's making PU-239: Crew List
A look at the PU-239 behind-the-scenes crew and production team.
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Production: What we know about PU-239?
Filming Timeline
- 2004 - December: The film was set to Completed status.
PU-239 Release Date: When was the film released?
PU-239 DVD & Blu-ray Release Date: When was the film released?
PU-239 was released on DVD & Blu-ray on Tuesday, March 25, 2008 .