Atlas Shrugged: Part I is a 2011 American dystopian science fiction film directed by Paul Johansson and starring Taylor Schilling, Grant Bowler, and John Shrapnel. The film is the first of three planned installments based on the 1957 novel of the same name by Ayn Rand.
The film is set in a dystopian future where the government has become increasingly oppressive and regulations have stifled innovation. Dagny Taggart (Taylor Schilling), the head of a major railroad company, is struggling to keep her business afloat as the government imposes more and more restrictions. She is also searching for a mysterious figure known as John Galt, who is said to be behind a strike by the world's most talented individuals.
Hank Rearden (Grant Bowler), a brilliant inventor, is also struggling to cope with the government's interference. He has developed a new type of steel that could revolutionize the world, but the government is trying to control his invention.
As the world around them crumbles, Dagny and Hank must find a way to fight for their freedom and their future.
Atlas Shrugged: Part I is a visually stunning film that follows the plot of the novel. The film's themes of individualism, freedom, and the importance of the individual are as relevant today as they were when the novel was first published.
The film was a critical and commercial failure, grossing only $4.6 million against a budget of $20 million. However, the film has developed a cult following among fans of the novel.
The film's sequel, Atlas Shrugged: Part II, was released in 2012. The third installment, Atlas Shrugged: Part III, has not yet been produced.
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Cast
- Taylor Schilling as Dagny Taggart
- Grant Bowler as Henry "Hank" Rearden
- Matthew Marsden as James Taggart
- Graham Beckel as Ellis Wyatt
- Edi Gathegi as Edwin "Eddie" Willers
- Jsu Garcia as Francisco Domingo Carlos Andres Sebastian d'Anconia
- Michael Lerner as Wesley Mouch
- Jack Milo as Richard McNamara
- Ethan Cohn as Owen Kellogg
- Rebecca Wisocky as Lillian Rearden
- Christina Pickles as Mother Rearden
- Neill Barry as Philip Rearden
- Patrick Fischler as Paul Larkin
- Sylva Kelegian as Ivy Starnes
- Jon Polito as Orren Boyle
- Michael O'Keefe as Hugh Akston
- Geoff Pierson as Midas Mulligan
- Armin Shimerman as Dr. Potter
- Paul Johansson as John Galt (only in silhouette)[7][8
Director: Paul Johansson
Writers: Brian Patrick O'Toole John Aglialoro Ayn Rand
Box Office Gross: $4,627,375
Distributor: Rocky Mountain Pictures
Release Date: April 15, 2011