Tuesday, August 12, 2008

Assassination

Authors: Josh P.
Location: Chicago, IL

"Assassination"

Produced and Directed by Oliver Stone
Written by Oliver Stone and Akiva Goldsman
Music by John Williams

Principal Cast:

William Hurt (Abraham Lincoln)
Tom Wilkinson (James A. Garfield)
Anthony Hopkins (William McKinley)
Tom Hanks (John F. Kennedy)
Jake Gyllenhaal (John Wilks Booth)
Billy Bob Thornton (Charles Guiteau)
Clive Owen (Leon Czlogoaz)
Clifton Collins, Jr. (Lee Harvey Oswald)
David Strathairn (Andrew Johnson)
Val Kilmer (Chester A. Arthur)
Paul Giamatti (Theodore Roosevelt)
Kenneth Branagh (Lyndon B. Johnson)
Dianne Wiest (Mary Todd Lincoln)
Imelda Staunton (Mrs. Garfield)
Maria Bello (Ida McKinley)
Angelina Jolie (Jacqueline Kennedy)
John Lithgow (James Buchanan)

Tagline: "History presents us grand examples of leaders as well as those who destroy them"

Synopsis: A masterful epic from Oliver Stone chronicling the near century of time on the four assassinations on the presidency. Included are the famous 1865 and 1963 murders of Lincoln (Hurt) and Kennedy (Hanks) as well as the two lesser known assassinations on Garfield (Wilkinson) in 1881 and McKinley (Hopkins) in 1901.

What the press would say:

Oliver Stone returns to his historical routes with triumph. This fascinating epic excels in both its attention to historical detail and a fine script as well. All the actors who play the presidents are considered leading roles, but it is the magnificent performances by William Hurt and Tom Hanks as our most memorable presidents who should be noted. The supporting cast is also excellent as well. The campaign consideration:

Best Picture
Best Director: Oliver Stone
Best Actor: William Hurt
Best Actor: Tom Hanks
Best Supporting Actor: Jake Gyllenhaal
Best Original Screenplay: Akiva Goldsman and Oliver Stone
Best Art Direction
Best Costume Design
Best Cinematography
Best Film Editing
Best Makeup
Best Sound

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