Martin Scorsese’s new film Killer of the Flower Moon brings together some of its longtime collaborators and exciting new faces to tell a chilling true story. Based on David Grann’s book of the same name, the film is set in the 1920s when an exorbitant amount of petroleum was discovered beneath the land of the Osage, quickly making the tribe the wealthiest people in the world per capita. What seemed like a divine gift quickly became a curse as a series of brutal murders swept the tribe.
A harrowing look at humanity’s worst, the book reveals how the greed of privileged men is nearly wiping out one of the Midwest’s most traditional Native American tribes. Audiences are raving about Scorsese’s new film because it has everything it takes to be just as powerful: the director has already brought epic true stories to the big screen wild bull And The IrishmanAnd Killer of the Flower MoonThe star-studded cast hints at a stunning new masterpiece.
Leonardo DiCaprio as Ernest Burkhart
Perhaps the biggest change between the book and the film is Scorsese’s decision to center the narrative around the two antagonists Leonardo DiCaprio a chance to shine in one of the main roles. He plays Ernest Burkhart, an apparent ally of the Osage tribe, married to Mollie, one of their key figures in the community. But behind the mask of a caring husband and competent father lies a fragile man who is being manipulated by his uncle into betraying those who welcomed him into their homes and taking everything from them.
Scorsese and DiCaprio have been collaborators for a long time and have collaborated on other successful real-life stories such as: the aviator, the deceased, And The Wolf of Wall Street. DiCaprio received his first Oscar nomination at age 19 What does Gilbert Grape eat?, followed by another five nominations as an actor. He finally received the well-deserved award for Best Actor the revenant, In it he plays a frontier who goes through hell to survive injured and alone in the wilderness.
Robert De Niro as William K Hale
William Hale is the main antagonist of Killer of the Flower Moona vile businessman with enough power and clout to mobilize a horrific conspiracy against the Osage nation to steal their money and land. Robert DeNiro is a familiar face in Scorsese films as the two have worked together since their early years.
De Niro starred in Scorsese’s impeccable ’70s-’80s series in films such as: taxi driver, The kind of comedyAnd wild bullThe latter earned him an Oscar for his portrayal of the famous American boxer Jake LaMotta. De Niro has been in the film industry since the 1960’s and since then has played a number of famous roles such as Don Vito Corleone The Godfather: Part IINeil McCauley in heatand more recently Murray Franklin in Joker.
Lily Gladstone as Mollie Burkhart
While Killer of the Flower Moon With many different storylines unfolding simultaneously, Mollie Burkhart is undeniably the soul of the film. A member of a traditional Osage family (and also one of the wealthiest), Mollie will witness her closest friends and relatives being killed one by one, unaware that her husband is a key player in the Osage murders.
She is being played Lily Gladstonewhich received unanimous praise and a long ovation at the film’s premiere in Cannes in 2023. Gladstone rose to fame with her supporting role in the critically acclaimed film First cowdirected by Kelly Reichardt, with whom she has previously worked Certain women. Gladstone’s role in Killer of the Flower Moon represents a defining career moment because The actress considered quitting acting before Scorsese requested a Zoom call with her.
Tantoo Cardinal as Lizzie Q
It plays Lizzie Q, Mollie’s mother and one of the key members of the Osage Nation who falls victim to the murders Tantoo Cardinal. Lizzie is the head of the family and one of the few Osages in the tribe who still fully embraces the tradition. cardinal looks familiar to me Too Many: She has broken with Native American stereotypes in the entertainment industry since the ’70s, amassing many TV roles over the decades and appearing in films such as Legends of Passion, Dance with wolvesAnd wind flow.
Jesse Plemons as Tom White
Plays Tom White, the lead FBI investigator in the Osage murder case Jesse Plemons. While Killer of the Flower Moon focuses primarily on the disturbing conspiracy that targets the Osage and their fortune, and also follows the birth of the FBI as it is currently known. After years of outrageous investigative negligence and a countless body count, the Osage case brought into focus the importance of a federal agency dealing with sensitive matters like this. In this regard, Tom White is tasked with leading the dangerous investigation.
Plemons became notorious for his evil role as Todd in breaking Badwhich landed her a starring role on the anthology show Fargo and the start of a memorable film career. He also acted in films like Vice, I’m thinking about ending thingsAnd The power of the dog, which earned him his first Oscar nomination. It’s not the first time the actor has worked with Scorsese. He played Chuckie O’Brien in The Irishman.
Brendan Fraser as WS Hamilton
WS Hamilton, William K. Hale’s ruthless attorney, is played by Brendan Fraser in a rare villain role. The actor became famous for his starring role in The Mummy franchise as Rick O’Connell, who appeared in three of the films. While Fraser is best known for a wide range of fantasy films which includes Journey to the center of the world And inkheartHe also took part in important Oscar contenders such as crash and more recently The whale, Darren Aronofsky’s moving drama that garnered critical acclaim for Fraser after years under the industry radar; He ended up winning an Oscar for his performance.
John Lithgow as Prosecutor Leaward
John Lithgow assumes the role of District Attorney Leaward in Killer of the Flower Moon. The actor is a TV veteran best known for his roles as Arthur Mitchell or Trinity Killer in dexterarguably the series’ most memorable antagonist, and Winston Churchill in the Netflix drama The crown. Lithgow is also a familiar face on the big screen, starring in popular films such as Interstellar, Planet of the Apes: AdvanceAnd blow out. The actor gained widespread recognition in the 80’s and received two Academy Award nominations as an actor The world according to Garp And terms of tenderness.
Jason Isbell as Bill Smith
Bill Smith is one of the few white people close to and worthy of the Osage’s trust, making him the enemy of those who kill the tribe’s members. He is played by Jason Isbell, best known for his work outside of the film industry, Isbell is a talented singer-songwriter and guitarist who has won four Grammy Awards. He was one of the main writers on the soundtrack of A star Is Born, which also includes other big names like Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper. While Isbell has previously appeared on TV shows, Killer of the Flower Moon marks his first relevant role on the big screen.