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True Story (2015) Movie Release Dates / Movie Details
- Overall Score: ☆ 5.27/10
IMDB: ☆ 6.3/10
Metascore: ☆ 5.0/10
Tomatometer: ☆ 4.5/10
True Story Plot Synopsis:
Synopsis / Plot Summary: Jonah Hill plays Michael Finkel, a recently terminated New York Times journalist who"s struggling for work after a story gone wrong. One day, he receives a phone call from a man regarding an FBI Most Wanted individual named Christian Longo, who"s been captured and claimed to be living as Finkel. Longo and Finkel meet and form a potentially marriage shattering bond while Longo is in prison awaiting his trial. Finkel exchanges journalism tips for the real events behind Longo"s alleged heinous acts of murdering his family. Through the twists and turns in the movie, only at the end will Finkel uncover the True Story.
Tagline: Some stories are beyond belief
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True Story Movie Information:
Type: MovieYear: 2015 (more 2015 movies)
Box Office: $4,719,695
Nominations: 4
Language: English, Ibo
Country: United States
Release Dates: Movie Release Dates / True Story Release Dates In Theaters: Apr 17, 2015
Writers: Rupert Goold, David Kajganich, Michael Finkel
Producers: Alejandra Cárdenas, Sarah Esberg, Dede Gardner, Anthony Katagas, Jeremy Kleiner, Arnon Milchan, Brad Pitt
Editors: Nicolas De Toth, Christopher Tellefsen
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True Story (2015) Cast (Click to Expand)
True Story Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | Character(s) | |
|---|---|---|
| Jonah Hill | ... | Michael Finkel |
| James Franco | ... | Christian Longo |
| Felicity Jones | ... | Jill Barker |
| Maria Dizzia | ... | MaryJane Longo |
| Ethan Suplee | ... | Pat Frato |
| Conor Kikot | ... | Zach Longo |
| Charlotte Driscoll | ... | Sadie Longo |
| Stella Rae Payne | ... | Madison Longo |
| Robert John Burke | ... | Greg Ganley |
| Byron Jennings | ... | Judge Odenkirk |
| Gretchen Mol | ... | Karen Hannen |
| Betty Gilpin | ... | Cheryl Frank |
| Seth Barrish | ... | Blaise |
| Robert Stanton | ... | Jeffrey Gregg |
| Michael Countryman | ... | Coroner |
| Steve Routman | ... | Jack Pool |
| Genevieve Angelson | ... | Tina Alvis |
| Adam Mucci | ... | Courtroom Sheriff |
| David Wilson Barnes | ... | Corey Douglas |
| William Jackson Harper | ... | Zak Rausch |
Fun Facts: 15 Real AGES of Cast
- Jonah Hill (b. December 20, 1983) – Michael Finkel
Sign: Sagittarius, Height: 5' 7" (1.7 m)
Also known as: Pat Horse - James Franco (b. April 19, 1978) – Christian Longo
Sign: Aries, Height: 5' 11" (1.8 m)
Also known as: James Edward Franco - Felicity Jones (b. October 17, 1983) – Jill Barker
Sign: Libra, Height: 5' 3" (1.6 m)
Also known as: Ms. Felicity Jones - Maria Dizzia (b. December 29, 1974) – MaryJane Longo
Sign: Capricorn - Ethan Suplee (b. May 25, 1976) – Pat Frato
Sign: Gemini, Height: 6' 1" (1.85 m)
Also known as: Willam Black | Stan Dubar - Conor Kikot – Zach Longo
- Charlotte Driscoll – Sadie Longo
- Stella Rae Payne – Madison Longo
- Robert John Burke (b. September 12, 1960) – Greg Ganley
Sign: Virgo, Height: 6' (1.83 m)
Also known as: Robert Burke - Byron Jennings (b. September 21, 1950) – Judge Odenkirk
Sign: Virgo - Gretchen Mol (b. November 8, 1972) – Karen Hannen
Sign: Scorpio, Height: 5' 6" (1.68 m) - Betty Gilpin (b. July 21, 1986) – Cheryl Frank
Sign: Cancer, Height: 5' 7" (1.7 m) - Seth Barrish – Blaise
- Robert Stanton (b. March 8, 1963) – Jeffrey Gregg
Sign: Pisces
Also known as: That Bloke Out The PlayStation 1 Adverts - Michael Countryman (b. September 15, 1955) – Coroner
Sign: Virgo
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