Hollywoodland movie tv listings and schedule tv guide. More than a movie star murder mystery, hollywoodland takes it slow in order to reveal the intriguing details of the rise and fall of superstar fame. But theyre all distractions in what should be afflecks film, and the more lively they get, the further into the background the character of reeves starts to slip. Sebagai seorang detektif, karir simopun tidak terlalu gemilang karena tidak banyak kasus yang ditanganinya. Ben affleck at an event for hollywoodland 2006 ben affleck and jennifer.
The movie starts after reeves ben affleck apparent suicide. The film features flashbacks to reeves life, including his time filming adventures of superman. In 2009 affleck starred in hes just not that into you, a romantic comedy that also featured jennifer aniston. George reeves in the biopic hollywoodland, a role that earned him critical praise and a golden globe award nomination. On or about december 31, 1969 the film was in completed status. Hollywoodland is an english movie directed by allen coulter released in the year 2006. Hollywoodland 2006 official trailer ben affleck, adrien brody movie hd a detective examines the mysterious death of george reeves, tvs superman. Hollywoodland is a 2006 american neonoir period mystery film directed by allen coulter and written by paul bernbaum.
Hollywoodland 2006 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Watch hollywoodland online stream full movie directv. George reeves ben affleck is shown killing himself with a luger p08 given to him by toni mannix. Jun 15, 20 hollywoodland combines two things i generally try to stay away from in film. The elegant biodrama hollywoodland presents all options in its meditation on the price of the american way of fame, a toll exacted even back when land still completed the letters of the sign. Find out when and where you can watch hollywoodland on tv with the full listings schedule at. Dec 22, 2008 on or about december 31, 1969 the film was in completed status. Hollywoodland was released in 2006 on friday, september 8, 2006 there were 3 other movies released on the same date, including the covenant, trust the man and neo ned.
The story presents a fictionalized account of the circumstances surrounding the death of actor george reeves played by ben affleck, the star of the 1950s film superman and the mole men and television series adventures of superman. As the classic film community knows, the loss of several iconic stars is torture on our souls. Hollywoodland tells several stories, one of them reasonably well. Hollywoodland is a film directed by allen coulter with adrien brody, diane lane, ben affleck, bob hoskins, year. Hollywoodland je americki igrani film snimljen 2006. It takes its time to get to the finish, making sure to flesh out its characters, and because of this, it moves at a very. Hollywoodland marks the end of the road for two men chasing fame. Hollywoodland 2006 biopic theater returns and i didnt intend for its resurrection to start somberly. Winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comiccon sundance film festival toronto intl film festival awards central festival central all events. Director allen coulters 2006 film hollywoodland, a crime drama that imaginatively explores the life and mysterious death of actor george reeves, best known as the star of the 50s television series superman, has spawned two albums, one released by varese sarabande containing composer marcelo zarvos score, and this one, a music from the motion picture collection released by universals.
Before he became a cautionary tale about making it in the movies, mr. Hollywoodland is a 2006 american neonoir period mystery film directed by allen coulter and. A confidential movie, which iswas much more obvious and violent. Hollywoodland is a uniquely compelling exploration of fame and identity, inspired by one of hollywoods most infamous reallife mysteries. Mar 24, 2014 hollywood land, inspired by one of hollywoods most infamous real life mysteries, follows a 1950s private detective who, investigating the mysterious death of superman star george reeves, uncovers. Yet in hollywoodland thats all there is to george reeves. But the studio changed the title, opting for the generic hollywoodland, and coulter switched his focus away from reeves and onto louis simo adrien brody, the twobit, ambulancechasing private. The life and mysterious death of actor george reeves who gained fame as superman on television. Everything you need to know about hollywoodland movie 2006. Hollywoodland is a biographical docudrama about the investigation of george reeves death.
Hollywoodland chips coffee shop we called them coffee sho. George reeves death, hollywoodland movie pics of toni. As simo follows clues and leads, he finds he may be way. As a gossipy offduty soldier in a hawaiian shirt, he gets the job done. Hollywoodland is een amerikaanse thrillerdramafilm uit 2006, geregisseerd door. Hollywoodland depicts an investigation of the 1959 death of tvs superman, george reeves played by ben affleck. If you like hollywoodland you are looking for atmospheric, tense and suspenseful movies about with investigation, private detective, murder, fame, mystery, uncover truth and starlet themes of biography, crime and drama genre shot in usa. Senada dengan karirnya, kehidupan rumah tangga simopun tidak begitu baik, ia telah lama berpisah dengan istrinya laurie. Dont expect a crazy michael bay over the top film because you will not find that here but what you will find is a very well done movie with a good lineup of actors. Mar 24, 2016 the time when ben affleck played superman. Hollywoodland 2006 official trailer ben affleck, adrien brody. While being heavily flawed, hollywoodland succeeds in more than a few respects, and is rightfully worth a watch at some point. Hollywoodland 2006 fullhd movie, hollywoodland 2006 fullhd movie. Fictionalized treatment of the reallife violent death of actor george reeves, who starred in the popular 1950s tv series adventures of superman.
A possible affair between the actor and toni mannix diane lane, the wife of a studio executive bob hoskins, might reveal the truth. The luger is described by simos son as a nazi pistol. Hollywoodland 2006 a detective adrien brody uncovers unexpected links to his own personal life as he probes the mysterious death of superman actor george reeves ben affleck in 1959. Bringing classic hollywood charm back to the modern entertainment medium until we sell out for that big american payday. Diane lane, bob hoskins, ben affleck, adrien brody an. Ben affleck is very good as the good looking but bland kept boy of a movie moguls wife. This movie had adrien brody diane lane ben affleck bob hoskins in the lead roles of the film. Virtually all of the other characters in the film are based on real people, but there never was a louis simo, and hes not based on any actual person s. Sep 08, 2006 just as reeves the actor wasnt big enough to become a real star, reeves the offscreen personality wasnt big enough to anchor an entire feature film. Learn about george reeves death and the true story behind the hollywoodland movie starring ben affleck as tvs superman. Hollywoodland internet movie firearms database guns in. Aug 15, 2008 with ben affleck, bob hoskins, adrian brody.
Just as reeves the actor wasnt big enough to become a real star, reeves the offscreen personality wasnt big enough to anchor an entire feature film. Dont expect a crazy michael bay over the top film because you will not find that here but what you will find is a very well done movie with a good lineup of. Hollywood land, inspired by one of hollywoods most infamous real life mysteries, follows a 1950s private detective who, investigating the mysterious death of superman star george reeves, uncovers. Although adrian brody was officially the star of hollywoodland, his character private detective louis simo was a completely fictional role in the movie. Cutting back and forth between scenes of reevess life and simos detective work, the film draws parallels between two men kept from appreciating the present by dreams of. When george reeves, star of tvs adventures of superman, is found dead in his home, millions of fans are shocked by the circumstances of his death. A detective adrien brody uncovers unexpected links to his own personal life as he probes the mysterious death of superman actor george reeves ben affleck in 1959. Drama thriller film geregisseerd door allen coulter. The investigation of the death revealed in bloody aftermath and even replayed a couple of times during the film, in different configurations, including suicide, accident, and assault by vengeful lover is conducted by private eye louis simo adrien brody. Despite a remarkable performance by affleck, the film s portrait is relentlessly, even monotonously iconoclastic, constantly rubbing viewers noses in one sort of hard reality or another, from ribaldry and scandal to pathos and despair. Film hollywoodland mengisahkan tentang seorang detektif swasta bernama louis simo. In alternate scenarios, reeves fiancee leonore lemmon robin tunney shoots him with it accidentally while struggling with him.
A detective examines the mysterious death of george reeves, the star of the television series adventures of superman 1952. No such test screening took place, and the finished film purportedly includes all of reeves scenes that were present in the original shooting script. Hollywoodland is a 2006 american period mystery film directed by allen coulter and written by paul bernbaum. These portions are dramatized, based on events, while the investigation after his death is shown from the perspective of a fictional private detective. In kiss kiss, bang bang, a breezy take on writerdirector shane blacks trademark buddy actioncomedy oeuvre, a petty thief robert downey jr. The film book ends with the death of george reeves ben affleck, the actor who portrayed superman in the 1950s television show. More than a movie star murder mystery, hollywoodland takes it slow in order to reveal. A year later, the producers of the movie launched a syndicated. Hollywoodland explores reevess life and tragic end from the perspective of louis simo adrien brody, a private investigator hired by reevess mother shortly after his death.
The film definitely had moments that reminded me why i feel this way, but the narrative is varied and interesting enough to largely sideline these personal issues. His death was ruled a suicide, but the film stands tall as a question to this. Great art direction makes you want to rent a motel room and head to a diner. Ironically though its an upward turn in the career of ben affleck, as tvs superman george reeves. Aug 31, 2006 hollywoodland synopsis hollywoodland is a uniquely compelling exploration of fame and identity, inspired by one of hollywoods most infamous reallife mysteries. The time when ben affleck played superman hollywood reporter. Hollywoodland synopsis hollywoodland is a uniquely compelling exploration of fame and identity, inspired by one of hollywoods most infamous reallife mysteries. Hollywoodland original soundtrack original soundtrack. To the credit of the director, writer and set design team, hollywoodland still succeeds as a minor period piece. What was the old man pumping iron in the apartment complex where the detective lives adrian brody have to do with the movie. Fiktivni protagonist, koga tumaci adrien brody, je losandeleski privatni detektiv koji krajem 1950ih i pocetkom 1960ih odlucuje razrijesiti misteriju vezanu uz nasilnu smrt. While the lapd is convinced that reeves death by a single gunshot was a suicide, a seedy detective adrien brody tries to prove that the actor was murdered either by one of his mistresses or a studio chief with mob connections. Hollywoodland jedinstveno je, uvjerljivo istrazivanje slave i identiteta, inspirirano jednom od holivudskih, najmanje slavnih zagonetki. The story presents a fictionalized account of the circumstances surrounding the death of actor george reeves played by ben affleck, the star of the 1950s film superman and the mole men and television series adventures of.
Sep 08, 2006 while being heavily flawed, hollywoodland succeeds in more than a few respects, and is rightfully worth a watch at some point. Taking a much more macabre tone than did eli roths feature debut cabin fever, hostel is an amalgamation of many of the most terrifying things about human nature and the world at large, culled from lots of pulpybuttrue stories of international organized crime, human trafficking, and sex tourism. It is situated on mount lee, in the hollywood hills area of the santa monica mountains. Something of a minor tragedy, because afflecks representation of flayed dignity, wounded ego, is well worth seeing. The elegant biodrama hollywoodland presents all options in its meditation on the price of the american way of fame, a toll exacted even back when land still completed the letters of. Reeves was a smoothie with brilliantine hair as slick. The main cast was the same for both the film and the tv. Curious if this title is entertaining, any good, andor has any artistic merit.
Could this movie, for which affleck won the best actor award at this years venice film festival, turn his career around. Hollywoodland chips coffee shop we called them coffee shops back then in hawthorne, ca was one of the locations used for the filming of the 2006 hollywoodland with ben affleck. The soundtrack showcases heavily influential vocalists and composers, represents a good balance between songs and instrumental pieces, and features a variety of differing musical styles and approaches. Adrien brody as simo is a gum chewing, gum shoe whose personality somewhat of a smart ass would fit in to the attitude of l. The sign was originally created in 1923 as a temporary. Hollywoodland 2006 official trailer ben affleck, adrien brody movie hd a detective examines the mysterious death of george reeves, tvs. These videos show my appreciation and to help introduce in order to watch these fullhd and complete. With adrien brody, ben affleck, diane lane, bob hoskins.
Sep 08, 2006 the christian science monitor is an international news organization that delivers thoughtful, global coverage via its website, weekly magazine, online daily edition, and email newsletters. Despite a remarkable performance by affleck, the film s portrait is relentlessly, even monotonously iconoclastic, constantly rubbing viewers noses in one sort of hard reality or another, from. Watch hollywoodland movie trailers, exclusive videos, interviews from the cast, movie clips and more at. There have been two other biopics based on valentinos life made since, and several shorts, plays and musicals.
Biography, crime, drama, history, mystery, romance, thriller the complicated life and controversial suicide of george reeves is investigated by a fictional private detective who finds that there are reasons to suspect that reeves may not have killed himself after all. Rent hollywoodland 2006 starring adrien brody and diane lane on dvd and bluray. Rent hollywoodland 2006 on dvd and bluray dvd netflix. A slowburning thriller film released in 2006 and directed by allen coulter, hollywoodland traces cheap detective louis simo adrien brody hired to investigate the unexpected violent death of reallife actor george reeves, most famous for his iconic role as superman during the 50s. His first appearance in the film is remarkable for the dashing looseness and charm affleck exudes to support the boyish matineeidol looks. In afflecks interpretation of george reeves, hollywoodland finds something that is generally a rare commodity in other affleck performances. The song album for hollywoodland is a solidly puttogether, if not terribly surprising compilation featuring a wide spectrum of 1950s pop, jazz, blues, and rock and roll hits. See real george reeves photos, and pics of the real eddie mannix, toni mannix, leonore lemmon and others. Most see this as an open and shut case, but some suspect foul play. It was built in the 50s and still stands with the original architecture intact. The movie is included on the dvd release of the adventures of superman the complete first season. Hollywoodland 2006 cast and crew a detective adrien brody uncovers unexpected links to his own personal life as he probes the mysterious death of superman actor george reeves ben affleck.