The New World
Also known as New World
2005 film by Terrence Malick
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6.5A drama about explorer John Smith and the clash between Native Americans and English settlers in the 17th century.
Released: 2005-12-25151 minDir: Terrence MalickDrama, History, RomanceBudget: $30.0MBox office: $30.5M
Cast
- Colin Farrell as Captain Smith
- Q'orianka Kilcher as Pocahontas
- Christopher Plummer as Captain Newport
- Christian Bale as John Rolfe
- August Schellenberg as Powhatan
- Wes Studi as Opechancanough
Themes
- native american
- native american attack
- interracial romance
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The New World is a 2005 historical romantic drama film written and directed by Terrence Malick, depicting the founding of the Jamestown, Virginia, settlement and inspired by the historical figures Captain John Smith, Pocahontas of the Powhatan tribe, and Englishman John Rolfe. It is the fourth feature film written and directed by Malick.
The cast includes Colin Farrell, Christopher Plummer, Christian Bale, August Schellenberg, Wes Studi, David Thewlis, and introduces Q'orianka Kilcher as Pocahontas. Supporting actors include Ben Mendelsohn, John Savage, and Jonathan Pryce. The production team includes director of photography Emmanuel Lubezki, producer Sarah Green, production designer Jack Fisk, costume designer Jacqueline West, composer James Horner and film editors Richard Chew, Hank Corwin, Saar Klein and Mark Yoshikawa.