The film "Gangs of New York." Actors and roles

In our time, a huge number of films on various topics. Among this variety it is becoming increasingly difficult to choose the one that you like. Few films fall into different nominations, and if the work is really worthwhile, it can well count on Oscar. In this article, we will review the film "Gangs of New York" in 2002 exit.

Information about the film

Reviews about this film are extremely controversial. One he likes, the other - no. This is the work of Martin Scorsese. Five countries participated in the production of the picture: Germany, the United States, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom and Italy. The genre of the film is a crime drama with historical motifs. The budget was $ 100 million, but the box office was twice as large. The world premiere took place in the beginning of the winter of 2002.

History of the film

The idea to create the film appeared in the director Scorsese for another thirty years before his release. This happened after reading the same book by G. Osbury. Since the idea required significant material costs, it had to be postponed. Work on the script lasted almost twenty years, after which it was still possible to begin preparations for the shooting of the film "Gangs of New York." Actors on the role were chosen carefully and carefully. Not all the actors immediately agreed to play in the film. For example, Daniel Day-Lewis hesitated for a while before accepting the offer, and then for a long time he studied the historical facts of the time in which the action takes place.

The summary of the film

Events take place in the middle of the 19th century. At that time, the streets of American cities were filled with various criminal groups that constantly fought for power in their areas. Once in Manhattan, there was a clash between the "root" gang and a gang of immigrants who had recently arrived in New York. As a result of the skirmish at the hands of the leader of the "root" gang Bill Kuttinga, who was nicknamed "Butcher", died the leader of immigrants Wallon, called "Priest." He was of Irish descent. He had a young son, who was subsequently sent to a penal colony, where he could leave only sixteen years later. The young man decides to return to the area where he lived to take revenge on the gang leader for his father's death. Soon he realizes that it will not be possible to do this quickly and alone, because getting closer to Bill Cutting is not easy. By a fluke, Amsterdam meets with a friend from his childhood named Johnny Cirocco. The guy helps him get closer to the "Butcher", without causing suspicion. Now Amsterdam has the opportunity to kill his enemy. He decides to act trickier - kill Kuttinga in front of his entire gang during the celebration of the anniversary of the "indigenous" rule. At the last moment, Amsterdam is betrayed, and his plan fails. After these events, the young man decides to collect all available Irish groups in order to challenge the "Butcher".

The film "Gangs of New York." Actors and roles

Leonardo DiCaprio - in the role of Amsterdam.
Daniel Day-Lewis - in the role of Bill Kutting.
Cameron Diaz - Jenny Everdin.
Gary Lewis - McGlyne.
Liam Nisson - Wallon "The Priest."
Henry Thomas - in the role of Johnny Cirocco.
Brendar Gleason - Walter McGinn, "The Monk."
Jim Bodbent - William Tweed, "The Boss".
John K. Reilly - Jack Mulroney, Lucky.
Nominations for Oscar: the film was nominated for Oscar ten times, but, unfortunately, he did not receive any awards.
Best Actor (Daniel Day-Lewis).
The best artist.
Best movie.
The best scenario.
The best song.
The best installation.
The best sound.
Best Costume Designer.
Best director.
The best operator.

Reviews of the movie

In many reviews, the presence of unnecessarily naturalistic bloody scenes in the film "Gangs of New York" was noted. Actors, however, were awarded good reviews for their excellent acting. It is said that because of the presence of a large number of bloody scenes, the film did not receive any Oscar awards. Another reason why the film could not award a prize was the presence of an American idea, which, perhaps, contributed to the rejection of the fact that at that time there was a war in Iraq. Not everyone liked the excessive sharpening of the attention of viewers on the love story of Jenny Everdin and Amsterdam.

Yet many viewers liked the movie "Gangs of New York." The actors who took part in the filming of the film were satisfied with the work done.