Location: Houston, TX
"Blood and Oil"
Directed by: Sam Mendes
Written by: Adam Horowitz & Edward Kitsis
Produced by: Jon Kilik, Steve Golin, Scott Rudin, & Sam Mendes
Cinematography by: Robert Elswit
Edited by: Jay Rabinowitz
Original Music by: Gustavo Santaolalla
Main Cast
Ryan Gosling as Scott
Paul Dano as Ethan
Matthew Fox as Michael
Amy Adams as Katy
Jill Hennessy as Laura
Rob Brown as Jackson
Gretchen Mol as Cindy
Jenna Fischer as Melanie Harris
Brian Cox as J.J. O'Connell
and
Michael Douglas as David Sullivan
Tagline: "You never know what you’re capable of until it comes apart"
Synopsis: Academy Award Winning Director Sam Mendes helms this ensemble drama interweaving several stories centered around Houston based oil giant Flagler Andrews. A gas station attendant going to school part time (Amy Adams), two recent hires learning the corporate ropes and dealing with prejudices (Paul Dano & Rob Brown), two traders (Ryan Gosling & Ryan Phillipe) and their wives (Gretchen Mol & Jenna Fischer) struggling in their marriages, the lone female on the executive board (Jill Hennessy), a disgruntled former employee (Michael Douglas) and the CEO (Brian Cox) all cross paths on a fateful day. The present day story unfolds when David Sullivan is let go as the fall guy in an accounting scandal that could have hurt stock prices. He decides to strike back with frightful consequences. Throughout the present day story we see intermittent flashbacks of all the main characters in high school, and see how those experiences helped shape who they are today.
What the Press would say:
The buzz is flying high after “Blood and Oil” took home the Golden Palm at Cannes. Oscar winning American Beauty director Sam Mendes is receiving rave reviews for his handling of this brilliant script by “Lost” writers Adam Horowitz & Edward Kitsis. The all-star cast works together well but the word is Michael Douglas steals the show with his most memorable performance since Wall Street. Jill Hennessy is also superb as Laura, the oil company's CFO and only female executive. Throw in Robert Elswit’s beautiful camera work and Gustavo Santaolalla’s thrilling score and this is an Oscar heavy-weight that you don’t want to miss.
Possible Nominations include…
Best Picture
Best Director – Sam MendesBest Supporting Actor – Michael DouglasBest Supporting Actress – Jill HennessyBest Original Screenplay - Adam Horowitz & Edward Kitsis
Best Music, Original Score - Gustavo Santaolalla
Best Cinematography - Robert Elswit
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