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A Beautiful Mind (2001)

John Nash

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John Nash in A Beautiful Mind (2001), played by Russell Crowe.

Film guide · 1 film · 2001 · 1 performer

THE MOVIE

John Nash on screen

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Film guide · 1 film · 2001Main sequence runtime: 2h 15m
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THE PERFORMANCE

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Russell Crowe plays John Nash in A Beautiful Mind.

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FILM AND PERFORMER CREDITS

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Screen credits: A Beautiful Mind (2001) — Russell Crowe as John Nash.

WORDS THAT STAY WITH YOU

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“There has to be a mathematical explanation for how bad your tie is.”

A Beautiful Mind (2001)

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