The Lost City of Z (2016)

A true-life drama, centering on British explorer Major Percival Fawcett, who disappeared whilst searching for a mysterious city in the Amazon in the 1920s.

Director:

James Gray

Writers:

James Gray (written for the screen by), David Grann (based on the book by)

Stars:

Charlie Hunnam, Robert Pattinson, Sienna Miller

6 wins & 29 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Charlie Hunnam	...	Percy Fawcett
Robert Pattinson	...	Henry Costin
Sienna Miller	...	Nina Fawcett
Tom Holland	...	Jack Fawcett
Edward Ashley	...	Arthur Manley
Angus Macfadyen	...	James Murray
Ian McDiarmid	...	Sir George Goldie
Clive Francis	...	Sir John Scott Keltie
Pedro Coello	...	Tadjui
Matthew Sunderland	...	Dan
Johann Myers	...	Willis
Aleksandar Jovanovic	...	Urquhart
Elena Solovey	...	Madame Kumel
Bobby Smalldridge	...	Jack Fawcett (7 Yr Old)
Tom Mulheron	...	Jack Fawcett (3 Yr Old)

Storyline

The Lost City of Z tells the incredible true story of British explorer Percy Fawcett, who journeys into the Amazon at the dawn of the 20th century and discovers evidence of a previously unknown, advanced civilization that may have once inhabited the region. Despite being ridiculed by the scientific establishment who regard indigenous populations as "savages," the determined Fawcett - supported by his devoted wife, son and aide de camp returns time and again to his beloved jungle in an attempt to prove his case, culminating in his mysterious disappearance in 1925.

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Plot Keywords:

jungle | amazonia | based on true story | based on book | explorer | 

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Taglines:

Based on the true story of one of Britain's greatest explorers.

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Genres:

Biography | Drama | History

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG-13 for violence, disturbing images, brief strong language and some nudity

Details

Official Sites:

Official Facebook

Country:

USA

Language:

English Portuguese Tupi Spanish German

Release Date:

21 April 2017 (USA)

Also Known As:

The Lost City of Z

Filming Locations:

Belfast, County Antrim, Northern Ireland, UK

Box Office

Budget:

$30,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend USA:

$110,175, 16 April 2017

Gross USA:

$8,580,410

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$19,263,938

Company Credits

Production Co:

Keep Your Head, MICA Entertainment, MadRiver Pictures

Technical Specs

Runtime:

141 min 104 min (Mainland China Cut Version)

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

When it came to filming in the jungle, "It felt pretty sketchy at times," admits Pattinson. "There were enormous spiders and snakes everywhere. And giant, gorgeous, bright blue frogs that will kill you. We were worried about Arbor Vipers that drop from trees and bite you in the face. After someone in the crew got bitten in the neck by a snake, they asked me and Charlie to go into virgin jungle with blunt machetes, and all the Colombians were telling us, 'There's a reason you don't go off the path. The animals will leave you alone until you start smashing the jungle.'"

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Goofs

Percy Fawcett is in the artillery, but his red uniform is actually meant for infantry soldiers. This was intentional, as the director liked the way the colors worked and allowed him to plausibly put Fawcett in the trenches in World War I later on.

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Quotes

Sir George Goldie: Terrible disease, murderous savages. The journey may well mean your life. But you could reclaim your family name.

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Crazy Credits

Near the end of the credits, jungle noises resume.

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Alternate Versions

Originally rated R for "brief violence", the distributor chose to cut the movie to secure a PG-13 rating.

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Connections

References Apocalypse Now (1979)

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Soundtracks

Piano Sonata No. 30 in E major, Op. 109: III
Composed by Ludwig van Beethoven
Performed by Artur Pizarro
Courtesy of Naxos of America

User Reviews

One lime

6.6? Criminal. And then people have the gall to complain that we only get superhero blockbusters made anymore.