The film "Rum Diary". Actors and roles

The film "Rum Diary", the actors and roles of whichpresented in this article, was released in 2011. The director of the film is Bruce Robinson. Johnny Depp starred in the movie "Rum Diary." The actor played a journalist, writer and adventurer.

History of creation

The film is based on the novel by Hunter Thompson. This writer is also known for the work "Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas." For many years he worked as a journalist. That is why it is not surprising. that the heroes of his novel are representatives of the press. "Rum Diary" Thompson wrote in 1959. But this work was published only 39 years later.

In 2000 an independent film company acquiredthe right to film the book "Rum Diary." Actors who were supposed to perform the main roles, signed a contract to participate in the film. However, the project was frozen. Initially, the actors of the movie "Rum Diary" were to be Josh Hartnett and Benicio del Toro. In 2007, the plans changed. The playwright Bruce Robinson wrote on the book of Thompson's script. Soon the shooting of the film "The Rum Diary" began. The actors who have played in this film are presented below.

Paul Camp

The film takes place in the sixtiesthe last century. The main character is Paul Camp, a writer. However, in the literary field he is not lucky. Paul moves to the city of San Juan and gets a job in a local newspaper as a journalist.

Johnny Depp's hero abuses alcohol. Already after the first working day he gets drunk with his new colleague - the staff photographer Bob. This is one of the characters in the movie "Roma diary." Actor Michael Rispoli performed the role of photographer, who breeds fighting cocks in his spare time.

Moberg

On the day of Paul's acquaintance with Bob, there is stillOne friend is an adventurer and bitter drunkard Moberg. This is also quite a colorful hero in the movie "Rum Diary." Actor Giovanni Ribisi played the role of a representative of the press named Moberg.

The hero of Ribisi leads a criminal column. The main character gets a column about bowling and horoscopes. Later Lottermann, the editor-in-chief of the newspaper, reveals the basic rules for the work of the organization's employees: readers should not be aware of the difficulties and problems of the city, they are primarily interested in the light news related to entertainment.

Paul once gets to know Sanderson - the futurethe husband of the girl, whom he met on the first day of his arrival in San Juan. After this meeting, the real adventures of the heroes of history begin. Paul leaves the city on a yacht stolen from Sanderson - this is the last episode in the movie "The Rum Diary."

Actors

The role of Sanderson was performed by Aaron Eckhart. The nominee for the Oscar was born in 1968. In the filmography of Eckhart, there are many works. Among them are both major and minor roles. The most brilliant actor played in the film "In the company of men", released in 1997.

Giovanni Ribisi was born in 1974 inLos Angeles. He started his career with participation in television projects. Fame came to him after filming in the third season of "The X-Files." Ribisi played in such bands as "Wondrous years", "New York police", "Highway to nowhere", "Hunger".

The role of Chenot was performed by Amber Hurd. The actress was born in 1986 in Texas. Since my childhood I participated in theatrical productions. She has been removed from the film in 2004. Amber Hurd played in the films "In the rays of glory," "Think like a criminal", "Never give up," "Three days to kill."

And, finally, a few words to say about the performer of the main role in the film "Rum Diary."

Johnny Depp

American actor and director was born in 1963. The most famous for him was participation in such films as "Sleepy Hollow", "Ed Wood", "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory". The world-famous became and his film career Jack Sparrow. Johnny Depp is one of the most sought-after Hollywood actors. Films with his participation are among the most successful projects in the world cinema.