The Ides Of March
- Status:
- In Release
- Release dates:
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October 7, 2011 (USA - Theatrical)
- Genre:
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Revenge Thriller
- Country of origin:
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USA
- Language:
- English
- Running time:
- TBC mins
- Director:
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George Clooney
- Writer:
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Beau Willimon
George Clooney
Grant Heslov
Sony Pictures Entertainment
and Release Dates
Synopsis
With a combined 8 Academy Award® nominations, 2 Academy Awards®, 10 Golden Globe nominations and 3 Golden Globe awards, acclaimed director/actor George Clooney has assembled the leading actors of our generation to star in this riveting thriller.
With sharp, quick-witted dialogue and set against the spectacle of modern world power and politics, The Ides Of March is a intense tale of sex, ambition, loyalty, betrayal and revenge. The film follows a young press spokesman who falls prey to backroom politics, the treacherous manipulations of veteran operatives and the seduction of a young intern.
In the film, Clooney plays Governor Morris, a candidate running in the presidential primary race for the Democratic Party ticket. Gosling plays his press spokesman, Giamatti plays a rival campaign manager, Tomei plays a reporter for the New York Times, and Wood plays an intern for the campaign.
Awards and Reviews
National Board of Review- Top 10 Film of the Year
CRITIC'S CHOICE MOVIE AWARDS Best Acting Ensemble Winner
Nominations
ACADEMY AWARD® Nominee Best Adapted Screenplay by George Clooney & Grant Heslov and Beau Willimon.
GOLDEN GLOBE® Nominee for Best Motion Picture Drama, Best Director George Clooney, Best Actor Ryan Gosling, Best Screenplay.
BAFTA Award Nominee for Best Adapted Screenplay.
BAFTA Award Nominee for Best Supporting Actor, Philip Seymour Hoffman.
CRITIC'S CHOICE MOVIE AWARDS Nominee for Best Acting Ensemble.
PRODUCERS GUILD AWARD® Nominee for Producer of the Year.
Marketing Information
George Clooney and Grant Heslov (Oscar-nominated for penning Good Night And Good Luck) have adapted the screenplay with playwright Beau Willimon, based on his own award-winning, critically acclaimed play Farragut North which debuted on Broadway in 2008. Further casting announcements are anticipated and the film will begin photography in February, 2011 on location in Michigan and Ohio.
Production Company : Exclusive Films
Production Company : Cross Creek Pictures
Production Company : Smoke House Pictures
Production Company : Appian Way Productions
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