Opening Soon: Ayn Rand's Atlas Shrugged
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Decades after Godfather producer Albert S. Ruddy first attempted to create a film version of the Ayn Rand novel Atlas Shrugged, the sweeping anti-government epic is finally making its way to the big screen. It appears to be brilliant timing, as Rand's ode to triumphant individualism and unfettered capitalism is selling at a faster rate today than at any time during its 51-year history. Click through the gallery to see who'll be playing some of the main characters.
Trivia buffs should note that back in the 70's when NBC wanted to film it for television, author Ayn Rand wanted Farrah Fawcett to play the leading role. More recently, actresses Charlize Theron and Angelina Jolie were considered, as was Brad Pitt for the lead male role. Instead, moviegoers will see Taylor Schilling play railway heiress Dagny Taggart plus other interesting casting choices.
Trivia buffs should note that back in the 70's when NBC wanted to film it for television, author Ayn Rand wanted Farrah Fawcett to play the leading role. More recently, actresses Charlize Theron and Angelina Jolie were considered, as was Brad Pitt for the lead male role. Instead, moviegoers will see Taylor Schilling play railway heiress Dagny Taggart plus other interesting casting choices.














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7-15-2010 @ 6:05AM
rrs0426 said...
Ah, the perfect vehicle for the Republicans to use in their "Anti-Obama/The US-is-turning-into-a-totalitarian-State" campaign. Great, just what the country needs: more fuel to get the brainless masses stirred up and willing to support plutocratic legislation under the guise of "taking the country back" for the "common man".
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7-16-2010 @ 1:50PM
rleemcelroy said...
Thats right, isn't it great, finally a movie that swings the other way!
7-16-2010 @ 1:57PM
Jackie said...
Well said! I agree completely!
7-16-2010 @ 2:02PM
Jackie said...
by the way, it's rrs0426 I'm agreeing with.
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7-16-2010 @ 11:04PM
iconospatial said...
Atlas shrug is full of hidden messages for all the elite groups out there. That book was written to sell salad laced with poison for you and me. This author wrote that as a grand deception only the elite understand the hidden messages.....the thirties remember them years...huh!!!! starts with a F.......ism, end with enslavement...or worse. Hey, maybe they will try to slide hidden messages in this movie too !!!! MORE THAN LIKELY!!!
Yes.... it is me again, a shorter book this time!
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