Unbroken
Unbroken is a 2014 American war drama film directed by Angelina Jolie.
Unbroken is a 2014 American war drama film directed by Angelina Jolie. It is based on Laura Hillenbrand’s nonfiction book about the life of Olympian and World War II prisoner of war Louis Zamperini. The film tells the wartime story of Zamperini, an American Olympian and Army officer, who survives for 47 days adrift at sea after his plane crashes in the Pacific and is later captured by Japanese forces.
Plot and subject
Unbroken dramatizes the World War II experiences of Louis Zamperini, from his athletic background to his military service, plane crash, survival at sea, and imprisonment in Japanese POW camps.
Production
The film was directed by Angelina Jolie and written by Joel and Ethan Coen, Richard LaGravenese, and William Nicholson. It was adapted from Laura Hillenbrand’s nonfiction book about Zamperini’s life.
Release and reception
Unbroken was released in the United States on December 25, 2014. It performed well commercially and received attention for its wartime survival story and historical subject matter.
Legacy
The film was followed by the 2018 sequel Unbroken: Path to Redemption, which continued the story associated with Zamperini’s life and legacy.
Key facts
- Unbroken is a 2014 biographical war drama directed by Angelina Jolie.
- The film is based on Laura Hillenbrand’s nonfiction book about Louis Zamperini.
- Zamperini survives 47 days at sea after a plane crash and is imprisoned in Japanese POW camps.
- The film was a commercial success, grossing about $163 million worldwide.
- A sequel, Unbroken: Path to Redemption, was released in 2018.
The film had international distribution and is relevant to Canadian viewers as a widely released World War II biographical drama, though it is not specifically about Canadian history.
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References
- Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Unbroken_(film)Supports: Basic film facts including director, cast, source material, plot, release year, and box office
- Rotten Tomatoes — https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/unbroken_2014Supports: Release date, genre, rating, and plot summary
- IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1809398/Supports: Plot summary and principal cast
- Netflix — https://www.netflix.com/title/70305949Supports: Basic synopsis, cast, and genre
- Movie Insider — https://www.movieinsider.com/m8478/unbrokenSupports: Release date and adaptation from Laura Hillenbrand's book