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There Will Be Blood (2007)
Loosely based on the Upton Sinclair novel "Oil!," There Will Be Blood is the epic saga of oilman Daniel Plainview (Daniel Day-Lewis). Plainview's rise and fall are seen against a backdrop of capitalism, evangelical Christianity, and greed. The film was nominated for eight Oscars, including Best Motion Picture, Best Director, and Best Adapted Screenplay. Day-Lewis received his second Best Actor Oscar for his performance, and Robert Elswit won Best Achievement in Cinematography for his work on the film.
Loosely based on the Upton Sinclair novel "Oil!," There Will Be Blood is the epic saga of oilman Daniel Plainview (Daniel Day-Lewis). Plainview's rise and fall are seen against a backdrop of capitalism, evangelical Christianity, and greed. The film was nominated for eight Oscars, including Best Motion Picture, Best Director, and Best Adapted Screenplay. Day-Lewis received his second Best Actor Oscar for his performance, and Robert Elswit won Best Achievement in Cinematography for his work on the film.
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TitlesThere Will Be Blood