“Killers of the Flower Moon” marks Scorsese’s debut in the Western genre
- Rafael Jose Peré
- Mar 9, 2023
- 2 min read
Updated: Apr 29, 2023
Martin Scorsese's upcoming film, "Killers of the Flower Moon," promises to be a gripping tale of murder, corruption, and the dawn of the FBI. The film, based on David Grann's best-selling book, tells the story of the Osage Indian Nation in the 1920s, whose wealth from oil reserves attracted the greed and envy of white settlers. The Osage were systematically murdered, and their lands stolen by a conspiracy of powerful people, until the newly-formed FBI intervened to bring the perpetrators to justice.
Scorsese, a master storyteller and one of the most influential filmmakers of our time, has assembled a powerhouse cast to bring this haunting and tragic chapter of American history to life. The film stars Leonardo DiCaprio, who has previously worked with Scorsese in iconic films such as "The Wolf of Wall Street," "The Aviator," and "Gangs of New York." He is joined by Robert De Niro, another frequent collaborator of Scorsese's, who plays a supporting role in the film. Jesse Plemons, Lily Gladstone, and William Belleau round out the cast, bringing their talents to this gripping tale of power, greed, and betrayal.
As with many of Scorsese's films, "Killers of the Flower Moon" promises to be a visual feast, with sweeping vistas of the Osage landscape juxtaposed with scenes of brutal violence and corruption. The film's screenplay was adapted by renowned writer Eric Roth, who has previously worked on films such as "Forrest Gump," "The Insider," and "Munich." Roth's talent for crafting complex characters and intricate plotlines will undoubtedly serve the film well, as he weaves together the various threads of this complex and tragic story.
"Killers of the Flower Moon" represents Scorsese's first foray into the Western genre, and his collaboration with DiCaprio promises to be another classic in their long line of collaborations. The film is set to be released in theaters and on Apple TV+ in the coming months, and promises to be one of the most anticipated films of the year. For fans of Scorsese and DiCaprio, as well as those interested in exploring the dark and tragic history of the Osage Indian Nation, "Killers of the Flower Moon" is a film not to be missed.
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