Ends of the Earth

Author(s): Matthew LaRusso
Location: New Jersey

"Ends of the Earth"

Directed by: Ridley Scott
Written by: David Franzoni
Music By: Iva Davies, Christopher Gordon, and Richard Tagnetti

Principal Cast:

Liam Neeson as Ferdinand Magellan
Gael Garcia Bernal as Juan de Aranda
Antonio Banderas as Serrano
Christian Bale as Carvalho
Djimon Housou as Gonzalo
Michael Pena as Diego Barbosa
Alfred Molina as Cardinal Juan Rodriguez de Fonseca

Tagline: "This Summer, Conquer the Unknown…"

Synopsis: This is the story of the greatest expedition in history, the first circumnavigation of the globe. Led by Ferdinand Magellan (Neeson), this movie follows him and his crew on their conquests of the unknown, Magellan’s death in the Phillippines, the deaths of most of the crew from Scurvy and the arrival of the ship Victoria manned by Carvalho (Bale) and Gonzalo (Hounsou) back to Portugal.

What the press would say:

Ridley Scott brings his next big budget adventure to the big screen in the form of “Ends of the Earth”. A combination between “Gladiator” and “Master and Commander”, this movie packs a powerful punch both verbally and visually as it is sure to garner the academy’s recognition in many categories.

Best Picture
Best Cinematography
Best Director
Best Sound Editing
Best Actor- Liam Neeson
Best Costume Design
Best Original Screenplay
Best Art Direction
Best Editing
Best Sound