The Brothers Bloom

Adrien Brody stars with Mark Ruffalo in a new film, to be released in October 2008, that weaves together a story of crime, comedy, romance and drama. Rian Johnson, the director of Brick, writes and directs a fantastical crime film about two brothers who make their living by conning millionaires. Things go awry when they meet an eccentric and beautiful heiress played by Rachel Weisz.

Fast Facts

1. Release date: October 24, 2008 (U.S.)¹
2. Director: Rian Johnson
3. Screenwriter: Rian Johnson
4. Producers: Ram Bergman, James D. Stern
5. Composer: Nathan Johnson
6. Cinematography: Steve Yedlin
7. Distributed by: The Weinstein Company
8. Company: Endgame Entertainment
9. MPAA rating: PG-13
10. Shot in Belgrade, Serbia¹

Plot Summary

The film tells the story of world-renowned con men, the Brothers Bloom. The brothers Stephen (Ruffalo) and Bloom (Brody) have lived off of the wealth from their elaborate schemes involving unsuspecting millionaires for years. When the brothers finally decide to call it quits they partner up with sidekick Bang-Bang (Rinko Kikuchi) for one last $2.5 million job: conning the beautiful heiress Penelope (Weisz). This last con leads them on a search not just for money, but also for adventure and romance around the globe.

Cast Information

1. Rachel Weisz: Penelope Stamp
2. Adrien Brody: Bloom
3. Mark Ruffalo: Stephen
4. Rinko Kikuchi: Bang Bang
5. Robbie Coltrane: The Curator
6. Nora Zehetner: Rose
7. Maximilian Schell: Diamond Dog
8. Noah Segan: The Duke
9. Andy Nyman: Charleston
10. Zachary Gordon: Young Bloom

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