"Descrizione" by Al222 (19776 pt) | 2023-Oct-27 11:43 |
The Ides of March is a 2011 film directed by George Clooney. The film's plot is a political drama that follows the events of a campaign strategist during a presidential primary race.
Plot
The story follows Stephen Myers (played by Ryan Gosling), a young and talented campaign strategist who works for the Democratic primary candidate, Governor Mike Morris (played by George Clooney). Morris is a charismatic candidate who represents hope and change for many voters.
However, Morris's campaign becomes increasingly dirty and filled with political intrigue as the day of the primary election approaches. Stephen finds himself entangled in a series of events that test his loyalty and morality, including a political secret that could disrupt the campaign.
The film explores themes of power, corruption, moral compromise, and betrayal as Stephen navigates the ruthless world of politics. The stellar cast and Clooney's direction contribute to creating a compelling and engaging story.
Director: George Clooney
Writers: George Clooney, Grant Heslov, Beau Willimon (based on Willimon's play)
Producers: George Clooney, Grant Heslov, Brian Oliver
Music: Alexandre Desplat
Main Cast:
Ryan Gosling as Stephen Meyers
George Clooney as Mike Morris
Philip Seymour Hoffman as Paul Zara
Paul Giamatti as Tom Duffy
Evan Rachel Wood as Molly Stearns
Marisa Tomei as Ida Horowicz
Major Awards:
The film received positive reviews from critics but did not win major Oscars or Golden Globe awards.
Box Office Gross: The film grossed approximately $76 million worldwide.
Critical Reception: The Ides of March received positive reviews from critics. The film was praised for its realistic portrayal of the political world and the strong performances of the cast, particularly Ryan Gosling. George Clooney's direction was appreciated, as was the screenplay based on Beau Willimon's play. The film explores themes of ambition, betrayal, and power in the world of politics. Although it didn't win major awards, The Ides of March was considered a well-crafted political drama.
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