The Rum Diary (2011)
One part outrage. One part justice. Three parts rum. Mix well.
Tired of the noise and madness of New York and the crushing conventions of late Eisenhower-era America, itinerant journalist Paul Kemp travels to the pristine island of Puerto Rico to write for a local San Juan newspaper run by the downtrodden editor Lotterman. Adopting the rum-soaked lifestyle of the late ‘50s version of Hemingway’s 'The Lost Generation', Paul soon becomes entangled with a very attractive American woman and her fiancée, a businessman involved in shady property development deals. It is within this world that Kemp ultimately discovers his true voice as a writer and integrity as a man.
Cast
- Johnny Depp - Paul Kemp
- Amber Heard - Chenault
- Aaron Eckhart - Sanderson
- Michael Rispoli - Sala
- Giovanni Ribisi - Moberg
- Richard Jenkins - Lotterman
- Amaury Nolasco - Segurra
- Marshall Bell - Donavon
- Bill Smitrovich - Zimburger
- Julian Holloway - Wolsley
Screenplay
- Bruce Robinson (Screenplay)
- Hunter S. Thompson (Novel)
Keywords
newspaper, journalist, based on novel or book, alcohol, voodoo, puerto rico, carnival, protest, debate, fire breathing, vomiting, cockfight, rum, brochure, tongue
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Rum Diary about?
- Tired of the noise and madness of New York and the crushing conventions of late Eisenhower-era America, itinerant journalist Paul Kemp travels to the pristine island of Puerto Rico to write for a local San Juan newspaper run by the downtrodden editor Lotterman. Adopting the rum-soaked lifestyle of the late ‘50s version of Hemingway’s 'The Lost Generation', Paul soon becomes entangled with a very attractive American woman and her fiancée, a businessman involved in shady property development deals. It is within this world that Kemp ultimately discovers his true voice as a writer and integrity as a man.
- Who directed The Rum Diary?
- The Rum Diary was directed by Bruce Robinson.
- Who stars in The Rum Diary?
- The Rum Diary stars Johnny Depp, Amber Heard, Aaron Eckhart, Michael Rispoli, Giovanni Ribisi, Richard Jenkins.
- How long is The Rum Diary?
- The Rum Diary has a runtime of 2h 0m (120 minutes).
- What genre is The Rum Diary?
- The Rum Diary is a Comedy, Drama film.
- What is the budget of The Rum Diary?
- The Rum Diary had a budget of $45M.
- How much did The Rum Diary gross?
- The Rum Diary grossed $24M worldwide.
- Where was The Rum Diary produced?
- The Rum Diary was produced in United Kingdom, United States of America.