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Richard Jewell (2019)

R | | Drama | 13 December 2019 (USA)
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American security guard Richard Jewell (Paul Walter Hauser) saves thousands of lives from an exploding bomb at the 1996 Olympics, but is vilified by journalists and the press who falsely report that he was a terrorist.

Director:

Clint Eastwood

Writers:

Marie Brenner (magazine article), Billy Ray (screenplay)

Stars:

Paul Walter Hauser, Sam Rockwell, Brandon Stanley | See full cast & crew »
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Nominated for 1 Golden Globe. Another 4 wins & 2 nominations. See more awards »

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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Paul Walter Hauser ... Richard Jewell
Sam Rockwell ... Watson Bryant
Brandon Stanley ... Student
Ryan Boz ... Student
Charles Green ... Dr. W. Ray Cleere
Olivia Wilde ... Kathy Scruggs
Mike Pniewski ... Brandon Walker
Jon Hamm ... Tom Shaw
Ian Gomez ... Dan Bennet
Nina Arianda ... Nadya Light
Kathy Bates ... Bobi Jewell
Ronnie Allen Ronnie Allen ... Kenny Rogers Impersonator
David Lengel ... Cameraman
Beth Keener ... Pregnant Woman
Grant Roberts ... Will Jones - APD
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Storyline

American security guard Richard Jewell (Paul Walter Hauser) saves thousands of lives from an exploding bomb at the 1996 Olympics, but is vilified by journalists and the press who falsely report that he was a terrorist.

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Plot Keywords:

false accusation | trial by media | media bias | security guard | atlanta 1996 summer olympics | See All (6) »

Genres:

Drama

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for language including some sexual references, and brief bloody images | See all certifications »

Parents Guide:

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Details

Official Sites:

Filmnegah [Iran]

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

13 December 2019 (USA) See more »

Also Known As:

Richard Jewell See more »

Filming Locations:

Atlanta, Georgia, USA See more »

Company Credits

Production Co:

75 Year Plan Productions, Appian Way, Misher Films See more »
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Technical Specs

Runtime:

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.39 : 1
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Did You Know?

Trivia

Jonah Hill was originally attached to play the title role. He remains on the film as a producer. See more »

Goofs

The arcade early in the film features three Galaga machines. Sounds effects are heard from Galaga in the arcade long before anyone starts playing one of the machines. See more »

Quotes

[repeated line]
Richard Jewell: There's a bomb in Centennial Park. You have thirty minutes.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is this movie based on a true story?
Q: Is Mr Jewells's wife, Dana, portrayed in the film ? I see no mention of her in the cast listing.
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9 December 2019 | by ajviele – See all my reviews

Why is it that this may be one of the best films of the year and IMDb really none is promoting or supporting this film?
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