American Psycho (2000) Cast and Crew

About the Film

American Psycho is a 2000 satirical horror film directed by Mary Harron, who co-wrote the screenplay with Guinevere Turner. It is based on the 1991 novel of the same name by Bret Easton Ellis.

Cast

The film stars Christian Bale as Patrick Bateman, a wealthy New York City investment banking executive who hides his alternate psychopathic ego from his co-workers and friends. The supporting cast includes Justin Theroux, Josh Lucas, Bill Sage, Chloë Sevigny, Reese Witherspoon, and Jared Leto.

Crew

The film was produced by Edward R. Pressman and Chris Hanley, and the music was composed by John Cale. The cinematography was by Andrzej Sekuła, and the editing was by Andrew Hulme. American Psycho was a critical and commercial success, grossing over $100 million worldwide. It has since become a cult classic, and is considered one of the best films of the 2000s.