American Psycho
Christian Bale leads theAmerican Psychocast in an unforgettable role , but there are other intimate face in the pitch - black satire . Released in 2000 , the movie accommodate Bret Easton Ellis ’s get book , innovate the unconventional Patrick Bateman , a successful banking executive . Despite being deep and an influential businessman in New York City , Patrick decides to give in to dangerous instincts , consumed by an insatiable desire to kill . American Psychois a shrill send - up of men ’s compulsion with philistinism as Patrick in effect represent the embodiment of toxic masculinity and male privilege .
American Psychois one of thebest movies coif in the ' 80s , capturing a rich and vibrant Manhattan in contrast with Patrick ’s dark impulses . Bale cement himself as one of the most interesting actors of the 21st century with his commixture of dark intensity and sappy humor . The other character inAmerican Psychoadd to the surreal nature of the tale while also feature an amazing assortment of actors , including a couple of future Oscar winners .
Christian Bale As Patrick Bateman
Date Of Birth: 30 January 1974
fictional character : Patrick Bateman is the notorious protagonist ofAmerican Psycho . From the flick ’s first minute , it ’s clear that he is losing his edge : he becomes immersed in a punctilious subprogram , yet seems to find something is missing . Whilehe expend his life obsess only with himself , he finds a new compulsion : shoot down multitude . As the body count stacks up and Patrick increasingly exposes himself to danger , he suspect his careful function will shortly issue forth to an ending .
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Chloë Sevigny As Jean
Date Of Birth: November 18, 1974
fiber : Patrick Bateman’spersonal secretarial assistant , Jean , is played by Chloë Sevigny . Always with a timid expression on her face and her eyes cast down , Jean ’s insecurity makes her a perfect fair game for Patrick , although he gives up on killing her at the last minute . Her would - be murder scene is one of the few moments where Patrick really seems to give care about someone , asking Jean to leave so that he wo n’t injure her .
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Reese Witherspoon As Evelyn Williams
Date Of Birth: March 22, 1976
persona : Evelyn is Patrick Bateman ’s " supposed " fiancée , as he tends to point out , although the two do n’t really like each other . Evelyn and Patrick share the same Quaker circle and seem to be together strictly for gizmo . While in the restaurant on a " date"their ambivalency for each other is distinctly read as Evelyn is barely paying attention to anything Patrick is say . This confidential information at her own self - centre behavior , preventing her from noticing his coloured side .
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Jared Leto As Paul Allen
Date Of Birth: December 26, 1971
Character : Paul Allen is a charismatic businessman whobecomes Patrick ’s archenemy after demonstrate up with the best business concern card in the office . Mistaking Patrick for another one of their workfellow , and further see red Patrick ’s ego , Paul spends an evening imbibe with him , only to end up as one of his early victims , savagely off with an ax . His death make rise to a concern investigation affect Patrick ’s part .
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Willem Dafoe As Donald Kimball
Date Of Birth: July 22, 1955
Character : Donald Kimball could be consideredAmerican Psycho ’s antagonist for two reasons . Firstly , hespends the moving-picture show on Patrick Bateman ’s heels while investigating Paul Allen ’s disappearance . Secondly , he ’s either frightful at his problem or the best man in the business . His scenes with Patrick are conducted in a fashion where it ’s unsufferable to tell whether Kimball is surmise something or just play blatantly naive , which makes both the audience and Patrick anxious .
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thespian : Willem Dafoe is one of the most acclaimed and fertile actors working in Hollywood now , most famous for his role asGreen Globin in theSpider - Manmovies . Dafoe has been name for four Oscars , forPlatoon , Shadow of the Vampire , The Florida Project , andAt Eternity ’s Gate . He has also appeared inThe Boondock Saints , The Last Temptation of Christ , The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou , John Wick , andThe Lighthouse .
Samantha Mathis As Courtney Rawlinson
Date Of Birth: May 12, 1970
case : Although she ’s engaged to one of Patrick ’s closest coworkers and is his fiancée ’s best friend , Courtney is take an affair with the main character ofAmerican Psycho . She’sdescribed as an almost thoroughgoing - look woman who ’s forever blackguard a wide range of psychiatric drugs . Similar to his fiancé Evelyn , Courtney is a woman in Patrick ’s biography who is too oblivious to the man around her to really understand the giant sit down in front of her .
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Actor : Samantha Mathis has had a deal and successful career in movies and television , better known for playing Sara Hammon inBillions . She originate her career in the teenager moviePump Up the loudness , then went on the voice the lead character of Cryusta in the animated movieFernGully : The Last Rainforestand play Daisy inSuper Mario Bros. She also appear inLittle Women , The American President , Broken Arrow , andThe Punisher .
American Psycho Supporting Cast & Characters
Justin Theroux as Timothy Bryce- Timothy is Patrick Bateman ’s magical co - worker , who according to him might be having an affair with Evelyn . The character is play inAmerican Psychoby Justin Theroux , who would later on become part ofthe mould ofThe Leftovers . He is also known for his multifaceted role in David Lynch’sMulholland Drive .
Matt Ross as Luis Carruthers- Patrick calls Luis the biggest nitwit in the business , and he ’s engaged to Courtney , with whom Patrick is having an affair . Ross is famous for playing supporting roles in John Woo’sFace / Offand Martin Scorsese’sThe Aviator , but his biggest accomplishment is having directed the acclaimed movieCaptain Fantastic .
Stephen Bogaert as Harold Carnes- Patrick ’s mercurial lawyer , Harold Carnes , is played by Stephen Bogaert . The actor is have it away for playing Carl Cooper , one of the antagonists ofThe Umbrella Academy ’s second season . In the Stephen King adaptationIt , Bogaert plays Beverly Marsh ’s abusive father .
Bill Sage as David Van Patten- David is one of the members of Patrick ’s master social circle , played inAmerican Psychoby Bill Sage . salvia is know for his villain role in thedark teen movieMysterious Skinand for being one of the most loyal partner of indie movie maker Hal Hartley , star in such films asSimple MenandThe Girl from Monday .
Cara Seymour as Christie -Christie is one of the sex workers hired by Patrick Bateman and feature film in the iconic chainsaw dying scene . She ’s take on by Cara Seymour , recognise for her part as the mysterious Sister Harriet in the period medical dramaThe Knickand movies such asHotel Rwandaand Charlie Kaufman’sAdaptation .
Guinevere Turner as Elizabeth -One of Patrick Bateman ’s acquaintances and victim , Elizabeth , is play by Guinevere Turner in theAmerican Psychocast . The actress also appears in Kevin Smith’sDogmaand in the LGBTQ+ romanceThe Watermelon Woman .
