"Pearl Harbor": actors and their roles. Film description

In 2001, Oscar-winning film "Pearl Harbor" was released. Actors were awarded many awards and prizes. The tape quickly became very popular. The military drama paid off several times only at the stage of hire. Cinemas all over Europe and many others have acquired the right to display. The latest developments in the field of creating computer-specific effects were used.

The plot of the movie

The plot of the film describes the tragic events of 1941, when the Japanese aircraft suddenly struck at the American military bases in Hawaii. In the morning of December 7, more than a hundred bombers and fighter jets of Japanese aviation came to Pearl Harbor. They began to attack a dense fleet. As a result of the raid, several superheavy battleships and other ships were destroyed. Several air bases became useless. The day of the attack on the island is considered the beginning of US participation in the Second World War.

Since the attack was sudden and super-productive, disputes still remain about the actions of the American leadership. A number of analysts believe that Roosevelt's inaction was intentional, and that catastrophes could be avoided. Therefore, even at the stage of filming, the tape has already provoked interest from the public.

"Pearl Harbor": actors and roles

The selection of the composition began a few months before the shooting. A lot of famous actors were invited to shoot the tape "Pearl Harbor". The main actors - Ben Affleck, Josh Hartnett, Kate Beckinsale - received serious royalties for participating in the film.

In the center of the plot are three young people. Rafe (Affleck) and Daniel (Hartnett) are childhood friends. For Ben Affleck, this was the first major role in the drama in his career. According to the actor himself, he took part in the film to prove to the fans and to himself that he can play not only comedic roles. Another "newcomer" in the genre of military drama is Michael Shannon. According to the plot he is a lieutenant of the US Armed Forces. Filming in the movie "Pearl Harbor" allowed him to subsequently participate in such serious films as "8 Mile" and "Seal of Evil."

Producers have had lengthy arguments about the main female role in the film. As a result, she received a relatively young Kate Beckinsale. According to the story, she was a simple nurse Evelyn, who combined the charm of a well-read woman and provincial simplicity. For the role of Evelyn Binkinsail was nominated for the award "MTV Evords."

"Pearl Harbor" gave a new impetus to the career of actor Yuen Bremner. Immediately after the shooting, he was offered a place in the "Black Hawk" and a number of other blockbusters.

Participation of celebrities

In the film, many celebrities took part. According to the plot, the Japanese are preparing an attack on Pearl Harbor. Actors from Japan, having American citizenship, perform the role of soldiers of imperial aviation. With the selection there were significant difficulties, because not all actors agreed to take part in such a "delicate" for the Japanese people picture. One of the Japanese generals is played by the famous Cary Tagawa, who before that often appeared on the screens of American cinemas. According to rumors, Cary has had repeated skirmishes with Josh Hartnett on the set.

Another celebrity who starred in the movie "Pearl Harbor" was the owner of the "Golden Globe" Jennifer Garner. On the screen, she appeared infrequently, but remembered the audience a good game. Also debuted the future symbol of the magazine "Magazine" Jamie King. Michael Bay for a long time feared that the 21-year-old actress could not cope with the difficult role. But the fears disappeared after the third casting.

The turning point in the game actors

Michael Bay said in advance that he will demand the maximum from the performers of the main roles of the tape "Pearl Harbor". Actors were supposed to show the viewer the transformation of ordinary people into harsh soldiers.

In the game the main characters can be divided into 3 stages. At first they are carefree young people who have fun as they can, until the war has come close to them. The second is a harsh military life, when there is still hope, but it's more difficult to believe in it. And, finally, 3 - awareness of the inevitability of duty and the willingness to go to death for what you believe and love.

"Pearl Harbor": a film. Actors of the second plan

During the scene of the attack on the base, a huge amount of extras was involved. Ads for recruitment were given even to newspapers. During the editing, the director decided to insert a close-up of some people from the crowd. Thus, the film "lit up" people who previously had no experience in this area.
In addition to the main characters in the film, another world-class star is shot - Alec Baldwin. The role in this tape is considered one of the most successful in the career of an actor. Also noted were Japanese performers who played representatives of the imperial aviation. John Voight and Colm Fior played high-ranking members of the US Army. They showed themselves well when the story came to the stage of realizing the tragedy. But Mike Shannon looked rather pale. His character, although it was secondary, was not remembered literally anything. Some critics attribute this to the personal problems of the actor.