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Hollywoodland (2006)

Hollywoodland (2006)
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The mysterious and unexpected death of an iconic Hollywood star may be just the tip of an iceberg of scandal in this showbiz drama based on a true story. George Reeves (played by Ben Affleck) was a journeyman actor who had played a small role in Gone With the Wind and appeared onscreen with the likes of James Cagney, Rita Hayworth, and Marlene Dietrich, but his career was not exactly booming when he was cast as comic-book hero Superman in a 1951 B-movie, Superman and the Mole Men. A year later, the producers of the movie launched a syndicated Superman television series with Reeves returning as "The Man of Steel." The show became a major hit, and Reeves was a star at last. However, on June 16, 1959, to the shock of many, Reeves was found dead of a gunshot wound. Police soon declared Reeves' death a suicide and closed the case, but his mother (Lois Smith) refused to believe her son took his own life, and hired Louis Simo (Adrien Brody), a private detective, to find out the truth about her son's passing. Simo found that many Hollywood insiders did not care to cooperate as he researched the Reeves case, but his digging uncovered plenty of evidence suggesting the actor did not take his own life, and he also revealed one of Reeves' deepest secrets -- while he was engaged to marry a pretty young starlet, Leonore Lemmon (Robin Tunney), Reeves was also carrying on an affair with the beautiful Toni Mannix (Diane Lane), the wife of Eddie Mannix (Bob Hoskins), a powerful and ill-tempered executive at MGM. While the producers of Hollywoodland based their story on factual accounts of the investigation into the death of George Reeves, they were denied permission to use the Superman logo and the familiar introduction to the Adventures of Superman television show by the respective copyright holders. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi

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Starring:
Adrien Brody, Ben Affleck, (more)
Director(s):
Allen Coulter
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
R
Format(s):
DVD
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The mysterious and unexpected death of an iconic Hollywood star may be just the tip of an iceberg of scandal in this showbiz drama based on a true story. George Reeves (played by Ben Affleck) was a journeyman actor who had played a small role in Gone With the Wind and appeared onscreen with the likes of James Cagney, Rita Hayworth, and Marlene Dietrich, but his career was not exactly booming when he was cast as comic-book hero Superman in a 1951 B-movie, Superman and the Mole Men. A year later, the producers of the movie launched a syndicated Superman television series with Reeves returning as "The Man of Steel." The show became a major hit, and Reeves was a star at last. However, on June 16, 1959, to the shock of many, Reeves was found dead of a gunshot wound. Police soon declared Reeves' death a suicide and closed the case, but his mother (Lois Smith) refused to believe her son took his own life, and hired Louis Simo (Adrien Brody), a private detective, to find out the truth about her son's passing. Simo found that many Hollywood insiders did not care to cooperate as he researched the Reeves case, but his digging uncovered plenty of evidence suggesting the actor did not take his own life, and he also revealed one of Reeves' deepest secrets -- while he was engaged to marry a pretty young starlet, Leonore Lemmon (Robin Tunney), Reeves was also carrying on an affair with the beautiful Toni Mannix (Diane Lane), the wife of Eddie Mannix (Bob Hoskins), a powerful and ill-tempered executive at MGM. While the producers of Hollywoodland based their story on factual accounts of the investigation into the death of George Reeves, they were denied permission to use the Superman logo and the familiar introduction to the Adventures of Superman television show by the respective copyright holders. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi

Theatrical Feature Running Time:
127 mins

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Director(s):
Allen Coulter
Writer(s):
Paul Bernbaum
Producer(s):
Glenn Williamson
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
R(Profanity, Violence, Sexual Situations)
Categories:
Mystery & Suspense
Hollywoodland Awards:
  • 2006 - Venice International Film Festival - Best Actor
Warning:  This product is intended for mature audiences only. It may contain violence, sexual content, drug abuse and/or strong language. You must be 17 or older to purchase it. By ordering this item you are certifying that you are at least 17 years of age.

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    John H.

    Even though there is a fictitous private eye in this film; it pretty closely follows the actual events surrounding the life and death of TV's Superman, George Reeves. Ben Affleck is perfectly suited for this role and does a good job of portraying the hapless late actor. Adrien Brody is excellent as the fictional private detective that is trying to piece everything together. This film is somewhat inconclusive about the events that led up to the death of George Reeves; but that was the way it was in real life anyway. Highly recommended for people who like period pieces and good drama.

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    Linda D.

    This a story about the death of 1950s star George Reeves of TV Superman fame. The movie creates a fictional character of a PI played by Adrian Brody (and very well done and believable) that was actually based on 3 or 4 detectives that worked on the case. It shows the multiple posibilities of how he may have died, most UNlikely being suicide which was the final ruling however. Ben Affleck surprises me here bringing a good performance. He looks nothing like the real George Reeves, used very little make-up (other than a fake nose) and pulls it off by nailing his voice and mannerisms perfectly. The problem with the movie was in the editing it seems..scenes & timelines were too tossed and some could have been lost all together which is the only reason I can't rate this movie 4 stars. The 1950s sets and costumes were lushious & great fun to look at.

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    Lawrence C D.

    Hollywoodland jump's back and forth between past and present and gives different death scenarios leaveing you very very confused. In the end, you are left very very unsatisfied and very very confused.

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