Greed is an animal that hungers for blood.|Oct. 18, 2023|USA|206 Min.|R
Genre: Crime;Drama;History
Description: **Killers of the Flower Moon: A 2023 Film Overview**
Set in the 1920s Oklahoma, “Killers of the Flower Moon” is a gripping American epic western crime drama directed and co-produced by Martin Scorsese. Co-written with Eric Roth, the film is adapted from David Grann’s 2017 non-fiction book. The narrative revolves around a series of murders targeting members of the Osage Nation after the discovery of oil on their land, highlighting the exploitation faced by the tribal community.
The movie features a star-studded cast including Leonardo DiCaprio, Robert De Niro, and Lily Gladstone, along with Jesse Plemons, Tantoo Cardinal, John Lithgow, and Brendan Fraser. This film marks the sixth collaboration between Scorsese and DiCaprio, the tenth with De Niro, and is dedicated to the late composer Robbie Robertson.
Development initiatives began in March 2016 when Imperative Entertainment secured the adaptation rights. Although production faced delays due to the COVID-19 pandemic, it eventually commenced in February 2021 with financial backing from Apple TV+ and Paramount Pictures. Filming took place in Oklahoma from April to October 2021, with the project boasting a budget of $200 million, making it the most expensive film shoot in the state.
“Killers of the Flower Moon” premiered at the 76th Cannes Film Festival on May 20, 2023, and was subsequently released in the U.S. on October 20, 2023. The film has garnered over $154 million worldwide and received widespread acclaim for Scorsese’s direction, the screenplay, and the exceptional performances by the cast, particularly DiCaprio, Gladstone, and De Niro, despite some minor critiques regarding its lengthy runtime.
Cast director: Ellen Kuras
Cast actor: Leonardo DiCaprio, Robert De Niro, Lily Gladstone, Jesse Plemons, Tantoo Cardinal, John Lithgow, Brendan Fraser, Cara Jade Myers, JaNae Collins, Jillian Dion
Original name: Killers of the Flower Moon