The book of eli stars denzel washington as a lone wanderer, making his away across a postnuclear holocaust america, scavenging and scraping to survive and well adept at it. The book of eli starts out with 10 minutes of dialoguefree imagery depicting the type of postapocalyptic wasteland made familiar in recent months by the road and terminator salvation. Eli, producer derrick ballard set designer deva anderson musical directionsupervision don burgess cinematographer erik olsen executive producer ethan erwin associate producer gae s. This short looks at the films visual schemes and its characters, the quality of the actors, the films themes of faith, the design of crucial props, and more. The book of eli 2010 the braille bible scene 910 movieclips duration. You can view additional information about each the book of eli actor on. The movie starts out with visual imagery of what look to be ashes falling from the sky. Its too bad that he doesnt narrate consistently throughout the entire series, or this marshmallow would definitely be rereading these books on audio. Eli does not notice the car with the skeleton until he hears the sound of rattling metal. Pictures the book of eli movie still no 22 actor denzel washington i movie movie stars the book of eli film science fiction frank lucas christian films black actors best supporting actor. The book of eli starring one of my favorite actors denzel washington that im sure some have seen. With his desperate parents in tow, an 11yearold boy with a debilitating illness checks into an isolated clinic to undergo experimental therapy. This list of the book of eli actors includes any the book of eli actresses and all other actors from the film. Crossword quiz by random logic games is a unique crossword game that combines three types of clues.
See more ideas about denzel washington, the book of eli and best actor oscar. A postapocalyptic tale, in which a lone man fights his way across america in order to protect a sacred book that holds the secrets to saving humankind. The book of eli cast and crew cast photos and info. It is a futuristic western in a world after an apocalyptic war that destroyed the landscape and left the world almost barren. Eli was the high priest kohen gadol of shiloh, the secondtolast israelite judge succeeded only by samuel before the rule of the kings of israel and judah. Denzel washington mila kunis gary oldman release date.
Great performances from all of the leading cast, denzel washington as eli, gary oldman as carnegie, mila kunis as solara, ray stevenson as redridge and jennifer beals as claudia. The book describes in text and showcases through pictures how the manning brothers used to play football in. The book of eli cast list, listed alphabetically with photos when available. The book of eli interviews with the cast at comiccon 2009. A warrior not by choice but necessity, eli denzel washington seeks only peace but, if challenged, will cut his attackers down before they realize their fatal mistake. Denzel washington in the book of eli the book of eli. Establishing its storytelling rules clearly and well, the film simply is. The electronic soundtrack adds to the films selfimportant. Enter your location to see which movie theaters are playing the book of eli near you. It is sad seeing a good actor such as gary oldman playing for the 100th time the cartoonish villain. This picture is one big waste of time, including that of the actors and those in the audience who pay to see it. The book of eli is a 2010 american postapocalyptic neowestern and action film directed by the hughes brothers, written by gary whitta, and starring denzel washington, gary oldman, mila kunis, ray stevenson, and jennifer beals.
Its too bad that he doesnt narrate consistently throughout the entire series, or this marshmallow would definitely be. Thirty years after war turned the world into a wasteland, a lone warrior named eli denzel washington marches across the ruined landscape, carrying hope for humanitys redemption. Mar 03, 2017 i thought he was blind when i saw the movie. A boy receiving treatment for his autoimmune disorder discovers that the house hes living in isnt as safe as he thought. Jan 14, 2010 gary oldman one of the many british actors who seem to have survived the films unexplainable catastrophe plays a bandit king set on getting his hands on elis book. Denzel washington has stepped it up for his role in the book of eli. Its not his life he guards so fiercely but his hope for the future. Watch him conquer the old west when the son premieres april 8 at 9 p. While its very fun to play, some levels are hard and the coins you earn during the game. Eli bumps the car door with his bag to gauge exactly where it is. The book of eli works, even if the preservation of christianity isnt high on your personal postapocalypse bucket list. Jan 23, 2010 the book of eli panoramic music by atticus ross. A boy receiving treatment for his autoimmune disorder discovers that the. In a postapocalyptic america where the oncepicturesque countryside has become a desolate and violent wasteland, one man denzel washington fights to protect that sacred tome that could hold the key to the survival of the human race in this futuristic thriller from filmmaking duo albert and allen hughes allen hughes and allen hughes.
In the bible, the high priest eli was blind, and some might say that there are several scenes which may indicate that in the. This story of hannah, with which the books of samuel begin, involves eli. Adventures from the book of virtues behind the voice actors. The book of eli is a 2010 american postapocalyptic neowestern action film directed by the hughes brothers, written by gary whitta, and starring denzel washington, gary oldman, mila kunis, ray stevenson, and jennifer beals. Eli lulai is a hebrew voice actor known for voicing roger dearly. Get the book of eli movie complete list of awards won and nominations. The character may be fictional, but at the very least, eli represents a real part of american history. Only one other man gary oldman understands the power of what eli carries, and he is determined to take it for himself. Gary oldman one of the many british actors who seem to have survived the films unexplainable catastrophe plays a bandit king set on getting his hands on elis book. The following is the filmography and credits for american actor eli wallach december 7, 1915 june 24, 2014. He helped raise funds for the construction of the eli manning childrens clinics as well. Wallach went on to a prolific career as one of the greatest character actors ever to appear on stage and screen, notes turner classic movies, acting in over 90 films. Also read complete information on national award, filmfare awards.
Spoilers every clue in the book of eli that explains the. With charlie shotwell, kelly reilly, max martini, lili taylor. He started acting in 1945 and is known for his film roles as calvera in the magnificent seven 1960, tuco in the good, the bad and the ugly 1966, napoleon in the adventures of gerard 1970, cotton weinberger in the two jakes 1990, don altobello in the godfather part iii 1990. The book of eli starring mila kunis, denzel washington in. Denzel washington, gary oldman, mila kunis are talking about the movie and their characters at the san diego comiccon, 20090724. With denzel washington, mila kunis, ray stevenson, gary oldman. The book of eli denzel washington interview youtube. Im at a loss for words, so let me say these right away. Take a visual walk through his career and see 403 images of the characters hes voiced. As postapocalyptic movie fiction goes, the book of eli is not a crowdpleaser like the mad max series nor silly like any of the planet of the apes films. In the nottoodistant future, some 30 years after the final war, a solitary man walks across the wasteland that was once america. Jan 15, 2010 eli, producer derrick ballard set designer deva anderson musical directionsupervision don burgess cinematographer erik olsen executive producer ethan erwin associate producer gae s. Ferrell graduated from snl in 2002 and scored playing one of the guys with serious arrested development in old school.
Ahs actors who were never the same after their roles. The story revolves around eli, a nomad in a postapocalyptic world. The story revolves around eli, a nomad in a postapocalyptic world, who is told by a voice to deliver his copy of a mysterious book to a safe location on the west. Hebrew version of sesame street and a 1980s cast member and guest star only as eli, guy smiley shalom sesame, cynical green anything muppets boy. Book of eli caps wasteland saga with a twist wired. The book of eli dvd 2009 this is probably one of the most highly underrated movies of 2010 due to the overwhelming surge of 3d films brought on by avatar which was out around the same time of this film. My 94 yr old mom was told about the movie titled the book of eli and wanted to read the book. Meet the cast and learn more about the stars of the book of eli with exclusive news, pictures, videos and more at. December 7, 1915 june 24, 2014 was an american film, television and stage actor whose career spanned more than six decades, beginning in the late 1940s. Eli has to feel the feet to see if there are boots on the skeleton. The book describes in text and showcases through pictures how the manning brothers used to play football in their early days.
In the nottoodistant future, across the wasteland of what once was america, a lone warrior washington must fight to bring civilization the knowledge that could be the key to its redemption and save the future of humanity. This book was nothing like the movie and after she read the first chapter she burned the book. Mar 19, 2010 the book of eli cast and crew check out hollywood movie the book of eli cast and crew details, star cast information. The scene on the swing with eli wallach and carroll baker in baby doll is my exact idea of what eroticism in films should be. The book of eli is a 2010 american postapocalyptic neo western action film directed by the hughes brothers, written by gary whitta, and starring denzel washington, gary oldman, mila kunis, ray stevenson, and jennifer beals. When eli encounters a group of road bandits, behind them is a tunnel structure with a bold 14. He heads west along the highway of death on a mission he doesnt fully understand but knows he must complete. The book of eli starring mila kunis, denzel washington in lead and directed. Jun 14, 2019 the book of eli cast list, listed alphabetically with photos when available. Eli 2019 tvma 1h 38m teen screams with his desperate parents in tow, an 11yearold boy with a debilitating illness checks into an isolated clinic to undergo experimental therapy. The surviving humans either became nomads or developed small shanty towns. You can view additional information about each the book of eli actor on this list, such as when and where they were born.
Eli 2019 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. The only career comedian to make your top ten list is will ferrell, who spent much of the last decade doing what he does bestmaking us chuckle. Trained in stage acting, which he enjoyed doing most, he became one of the greatest character actors ever to appear on stage and screen, with over 90 film credits. As the movie continues one can see the world left after the apocalyptic war has taken place and that water. It grips your attention, and then at the end throws in several wtf. In the movie the book of eli, was the character played by. Being a postapocalyptic movie, that writing can be referenced to an apocalyptic book in the bible, revelation.
To solve it you need to guess what the word that the text description, emoji or picture hints by typing it correctly. Denzel washington is eli, who keeps his blade sharp and his survival instincts sharper as his. This series is narrated by a lot of different actors, but the final book is partly voiced by jason dohring, who plays logan in the veronica mars tv show and movie. The film opens with a really riveting scene, slowly panning across a wooded area covered in ash, and with more ash still falling from the sky. The official facebook page for the book of eli some will kill to have it.
Buckley production designer gary whitta screenwriter geordie sheffer department head hair hiro koda stunts jeff imada fights choreographer, stunts coordinator jeff. Eli was employed by working wildlife, but had been let go in march 2019 due to outbursts on set a commonality for juvenile chimps. Chimpanzees have been acting in films for the past eight decades. According to imdb faq, yes he was possibly partially blind. Along with his brother peyton and father archie, he has coauthored a book named family huddle. Photos of the adventures from the book of virtues show voice actors. The oscarwinning actor trained hard for six months to drop 50 pounds. Elkanah also had another wife peninnah who bore him. The book of eli cast and crew check out hollywood movie the book of eli cast and crew details, star cast information.
The book of eli unfortunately is deadly serious, and not in a good way. Produced by joel silver, denzel washington, broderick johnson, andrew a. They make everything in the entire movie impossible and incomprehensible. Eli lulai 403 character images behind the voice actors. The book of eli cast and crew cast photos and info fandango.
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