Genius (2016)
Max Perkins discovered Ernest Hemingway and F. Scott Fitzgerald. But he never met anyone like Thomas Wolfe.
New York in the 1920s. Max Perkins, a literary editor is the first to sign such subsequent literary greats as Ernest Hemingway and F. Scott Fitzgerald. When a sprawling, chaotic 1,000-page manuscript by an unknown writer falls into his hands, Perkins is convinced he has discovered a literary genius.
Director: Michael Grandage
Genre: History, Drama
Runtime: 104 min
Release Date: June 10, 2016
Cast
- Colin Firth - Max Perkins
- Jude Law - Thomas Wolfe
- Nicole Kidman - Aline Bernstein
- Laura Linney - Louise Saunders
- Guy Pearce - F. Scott Fitzgerald
- Dominic West - Ernest Hemingway
- Vanessa Kirby - Zelda Fitzgerald
- Demetri Goritsas - John Wheelock
- Harry Attwell - Assistant Editor
- Angela Ashton - Bertha Perkins
Screenplay
- John Logan (Screenplay)
- A. Scott Berg (Book)
- A. Scott Berg (Novel)
Music: Adam Cork
Cinematography: Ben Davis
Editing: Chris Dickens
Production: Pinewood Pictures, Desert Wolf Productions, Michael Grandage Company, Riverstone Pictures, Summit Entertainment
Country: United Kingdom, United States of America
Language: English
Box Office: $6M
Original Language: en
Themes
Historical Figures and Biographies, Great Depression: Struggle and Survival, Great Depression: Poverty and Dust Survival, Inspiring True Stories, Behind the Music: Artist Biopics
Keywords
new york city, biography, writer, book editor, novelist, editor, 1930s
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Genius about?
- New York in the 1920s. Max Perkins, a literary editor is the first to sign such subsequent literary greats as Ernest Hemingway and F. Scott Fitzgerald. When a sprawling, chaotic 1,000-page manuscript by an unknown writer falls into his hands, Perkins is convinced he has discovered a literary genius.
- Who directed Genius?
- Genius was directed by Michael Grandage.
- Who stars in Genius?
- Genius stars Colin Firth, Jude Law, Nicole Kidman, Laura Linney, Guy Pearce, Dominic West.
- How long is Genius?
- Genius has a runtime of 1h 44m (104 minutes).
- What genre is Genius?
- Genius is a History, Drama film.
- How much did Genius gross?
- Genius grossed $6M worldwide.
- Where was Genius produced?
- Genius was produced in United Kingdom, United States of America.
- What are the themes of Genius?
- The themes of Genius include: Historical Figures and Biographies, Great Depression: Struggle and Survival, Great Depression: Poverty and Dust Survival, Inspiring True Stories, Behind the Music: Artist Biopics.