The Lost City of Z (2016)

A true-life drama, centering on British explorer Col. 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

5 wins & 28 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 | based on book | explorer | based on true story | amazonia | 

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Taglines:

Based on the Best-Selling True Story

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Genres:

Adventure | 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:

$112,633, 14 April 2017, Limited Release

Gross USA:

$8,580,410

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$17,509,437

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

The book, written by David Grann, was sent to James Gray by Brad Pitt, Dede Gardner, and Jeremy Kleiner from the Plan B production company.

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Goofs

When Major Fawcett is preparing to leave on his first expedition, his wife tells him that she is having another child. When he arrives in Amazonia, he tells his crew that the river will be their home for two years. Yet when he returns to England, the baby is only a few months old.

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Quotes

Henry Costin: Mr. Fawcett, that jungle is hell, but one kind of likes it.

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Connections

References Apocalypse Now (1979)

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Soundtracks

Daphnis et Chloé Suite No. 2: Lever du jour
Composed by Maurice Ravel
Performed by Yannick Nézet-Séguin and the Het Rotterdams Philharmonisch Orkest
Published by Universal Music - MGB Songs on behalf of Durand Ed.
Courtesy of Warner Classics
By arrangement with Warner Music Group Film & TV licensing

User Reviews

Biopic of the end of empire

I enjoyed the movie - it was a bit paint by numbers but it covered a huge area of his life and his motivations, it was also a story of decline, the derring-do of the British empire and particular type of hero. I think that he has been overlooked because he 'failed' but the film shows how he respected the cultures he found, in contrast to the other members of RGS. The class-based snobbery of the period is also well represented. Highly watchable and recommended.