Leonardo DiCaprio
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As an intrepid pilot, Howard Hughes broke every flying record, created TWA, had a near-death experience while test-piloting the XF-11 military reconnaissance aircraft, and locked horns with Maine Senator Owen Brewster and Pan Am in a legal battle over exclusivity on international air travel.
Dec 23, 2004 · Leonardo DiCaprio is convincing in his transitions between these emotional weathers; playing madness is a notorious invitation to overact, but he shows Hughes contained, even trapped, within his secrets, able to put on a public act even when his private moments are desperate.
The Aviator is a 2004 American epic biographical drama film directed by Martin Scorsese and written by John Logan. It stars Leonardo DiCaprio as Howard Hughes, Cate Blanchett as Katharine Hepburn, and Kate Beckinsale as Ava Gardner.
Dec 25, 2004 · The Aviator: Directed by Martin Scorsese. With Leonardo DiCaprio, Cate Blanchett, Kate Beckinsale, John C. Reilly. A biopic depicting the early years of legendary director and aviator Howard Hughes' career from the late 1920s to the mid 1940s.
With a rich sense of period detail, The Aviator succeeds thanks to typically assured direction from Martin Scorsese and a strong performance from Leonardo DiCaprio, who charts Howard Hughes ...
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- Biography, History, Drama
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As a Hollywood playboy, the young, handsome billionaire became legendary for his romantic endeavors with actresses Katharine Hepburn, Ava Gardner, Ginger Rogers, Jean Harlow and scores of other women. And as an aviator, he broke every flying record of his day for both speed and distance.
Dec 17, 2004 · Overview. A biopic depicting the life of filmmaker and aviation pioneer Howard Hughes from 1927 to 1947, during which time he became a successful film producer and an aviation magnate, while simultaneously growing more unstable due to severe obsessive-compulsive disorder.
Leonardo DiCaprio stars as Howard Hughes, the billionaire, the filmmaker, the recluse and The Aviator. After inheriting his father's machine tool company, the young Howard Hughes discovers he can combine his passions--flying, moviemaking and women--by coming to Hollywood.
Summary. One of the most compelling figures of the 20th century, Howard Hughes was an influential innovator, savvy industrialist, glamorous motion picture producer and quintessential American...
Synopsis. One of the 20th century’s most compelling figures, Howard Hughes was a wily industrialist, glamorous movie producer and an unstoppable American innovator — but he thought of himself first and foremost as an aviator.
