[8] The film itself received positive reviews with critics praising the performances, and received three nominations at the 75th Golden Globe Awards, including Best Director and Best Actress – Drama for Williams.[9]. Keep track of everything you watch; tell your friends. And luckily, this story is perfect for a cinematic experience. I've never heard this diction from her before — sharp, with a hint of North Shore (i.e., old money) Long Island and perhaps a Kennedy or two. Getty was the grandson of oil tycoon J. Paul Getty. An outcast New York City cop is charged with bringing down Harlem drug lord Frank Lucas, whose real life inspired this partly biographical film. J. Paul Getty Dead at 83; Amassed Billions From Oil By ALDEN WHITMAN. The true events are unfortunately tragic for many involved, but in the end it's the character of J. Paul Getty that makes for a truly riveting character to watch. [37], Writing for The Hollywood Reporter, Todd McCarthy said, "[Scott and Plummer] show what they're made of in All the Money in the World, a terrifically dexterous and detailed thriller about the Italian mob's 1973 kidnapping for ransom of the grandson of the world's richest man, John Paul Getty [sic]. Paul is kept hostage in a remote location in Italy. The new captors are much less patient with Paul and negotiate more aggressively with the Getty family to receive their payment. His father, Gordon Getty, is an heir and classical music composer. "[44], Writing for New York magazine, David Edelstein gave a strong review for the performance of Michelle Williams in the film, stating: "My guess is that there was one overriding factor in Scott's decision to rebuild sets and summon back his actors (after the Spacey controversy): The fear that Spacey's presence would distract the world (which includes Oscar voters) from the marvelous performance of Michelle Williams as Gail. Rome, 1973. From oil and money to sex and drugs, the Gettys have seen it all. [6][7], All the Money in the World premiered at the Samuel Goldwyn Theater in Beverly Hills on December 18, 2017, followed by a United States theatrical release by TriStar Pictures on December 25, 2017; it grossed $57 million against its $50 million budget. John Paul Getty III (/ ˈ ɡ ɛ t i /; November 4, 1956 – February 5, 2011) was the grandson of American oil tycoon J. Paul Getty, who was once the richest man in the world.While living in Rome in 1973, he was kidnapped by the 'Ndrangheta and held for a $17 million ransom. When Getty sends his enigmatic security man Fletcher Chace (Mark Wahlberg) to look after his interests, he and Gail become unlikely allies in this race against time that ultimately reveals the true and lasting value of love over money.. [11] On March 31, 2017, it was reported that Michelle Williams and Kevin Spacey were circling the roles of Harris and J. Paul Getty, respectively, while Mark Wahlberg was in talks for an unspecified role. Further complicating his situation, is his relationship with one of his students. Meanwhile the captors realize that Chace has broken his word and led the police to them; angry, they decide to find and kill Paul. Directed by Grant MacDonald. Not willing to budge to pay a single dime for his grandson's ransom is beyond frugal, and the fact that the events didn't play out in an even worse manor is a miracle.Getty's pushback (or lack thereof) makes for a great back and forth with his daughter in law, Gail Harris (played by Michelle Williams). Flashbacks show that Paul's parents, Gail Harris and John Paul Getty II, were divorced in 1971 due to Getty Jr.'s drug addiction and that Gail rejected any alimony in exchange for full custody of her children in the divorce settlement; therefore she does not have the means to pay the ransom. On March 13, 2017, it was reported that Ridley Scott was finalizing plans to direct the David Scarpa-scripted All the Money in the World, a film about the kidnapping of John Paul Getty III. J. Paul Getty, a symbol of oil, wealth and power, died early today at his country mansion near London. In my mind, I saw Kevin Spacey. J. Paul Getty was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on December 15, 1892. George Getty lent his only son and heir, John Paul money to invest in oil wells. This would normally be a sign of affection and trust from his father, but as Vanity Fair reports the opposite was true: Jean Paul Getty thought very little of his son's business skills, … The film depicts the events surrounding the actual 1973 kidnapping of John Paul Getty III in Italy and the refusal of his grandfather, the multi-billionaire oil tycoon J. Paul Getty, to cooperate with the extortion demands of the organized crime Mafia group 'Ndrangheta. Chace, Gail, and the captors arrive at the town to look for Paul. [14], On May 31, 2017, it was reported that All the Money in the World had begun principal photography. Twenty-two scenes were completely reshot within eight days, only one month prior to the film's rearranged release date at Christmas. The New York Times has reported that Wahlberg was paid 80 percent less than his usual fee. George Getty lent his only son and heir, John Paul money to invest in oil wells. Moreover, he also will only do so if Gail signs a legal document waiving her parental access rights to Paul and her other children, giving them to Getty's son, her ex-husband. However, things grow increasingly tense as weeks go by without the ransom being paid, far longer than the captors anticipated. Masked men kidnap a teenage boy named, Rated R for language, some violence, disturbing images and brief drug content, Ridley Scott, Joaquin Phoenix’s Napoleon Epic ‘Kitbag’ Sells to Apple Studios, Macaulay Culkin Among Those Who Want Donald Trump Removed from ‘Home Alone 2′, 10 Best Unproduced Screenplays Of 2020, According To The Black List, 2018 Oscar-Nominated Movies As Ranked by IMDb Users, Films Not Nominated for Best Picture Oscars 2018, Biggest Surprise of the 2018 Oscar Nominations, Young, Old or Dead, Time Can't Stop Oscar, Good Morning Britain: Episode dated 9 November 2017. Inspired by actual events, Trust delves into the trials and triumphs of one of Americas wealthiest and unhappiest families, the Gettys. Nick Name. Read More; Pennzoil Company. 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He was 52. Early Years. The defiant leader Moses rises up against Egyptian Pharaoh Ramses II, setting six hundred thousand slaves on a monumental journey of escape from Egypt and its terrifying cycle of deadly plagues. By 1915 J. Paul had made his first million. The company was set up as a charitable trust, which meant that Getty's income was tax-free but also not spendable. (Getty Images) In 1973, the oil tycoon found out from his son J. Paul Getty Jr of his grandson's kidnapping. It's a real transformation. In May 1940, the fate of World War II hangs on Winston Churchill, who must decide whether to negotiate with Adolf Hitler, or fight on knowing that it could mean the end of the British Empire. [34], The film premiered at the Samuel Goldwyn Theater in Beverly Hills, California on December 18, 2017. Whether or not all of the bells and whistles of this story were true, Scott is determined to keep you on the edge of your seat with suspense, even if you ultimately know where the story ends up. The Getty family and its businesses. Production Based on … His mother, Ann Gilbert Getty, was a philanthropist. His paternal grandfather, J. Paul Getty, was the founder of the Getty Oil Company. Scott stated that he was attracted to the project because of Scarpa's script, adding "I just consumed it [...] I knew about the kidnapping, but this story was very, very provocative... Gail Getty was an exceptional character, and there are many facets of the man Getty that make him a really great study. Getty came from money and power. Map of Wells Associated with Getty Oil Company. America’s Getty family has become known for many things over the decades: oil, immense wealth and a litany of tragedies now labelled by many as the 'Getty curse’. Gail and Chace take the money to Italy and follow specific instructions from the captors, leaving the money in a remote location and receiving orders to pick up Paul from a construction site. Directed by Ridley Scott. When oil scion John Paul Getty III was kidnapped in Italy, some thought it was a hoax – until his ear arrived in the mail. Nats Getty [25], Reshoots with Plummer went from November 20 to 29, with the first footage of Plummer in the role released in a new trailer the same day. Sony Pictures, It's nearly impossible to separate what happened off screen with the final product of All the Money in the World. After repeated negotiations with Gail and Chace, and frustration from the captors at how long the process was taking, they lower the asking price to $4 million. Getty finally decides to contribute to the ransom, but only $1 million – this being the maximum amount that he can claim as tax deductible. Wildcatter J. Paul Getty became the richest man in the world after consolidating his empire in the U.S. and then striking an impressive oil deal with Saudi Arabia in the 1960s and 70s. A phobic con artist and his protégé are on the verge of pulling off a lucrative swindle when the former's teenage daughter arrives unexpectedly. All the Money in the World is a 2017 crime thriller film directed by Ridley Scott and written by David Scarpa, based on John Pearson's 1995 book Painfully Rich: The Outrageous Fortunes and Misfortunes of the Heirs of J. Paul Getty. It stars Michelle Williams, Christopher Plummer, Mark Wahlberg, and Romain Duris. Few episodes in the world of finance offer as much high drama as the Getty Oil takeover. [4], On Christmas Day, the film's opening day, it grossed $2.6 million from 2,068 theaters. Search for "All the Money in the World" on Amazon.com, Title: [36], All the Money in the World grossed $25.1 million in the United States and Canada and $31.8 million in other territories, for a worldwide total of $56.9 million, against a production budget of $50 million. Natalia Williams. This FAQ is empty. His grandfather was reluctant to pay, but, after his … With that said, Ridley Scott pretty much couldn't have done a better job at making a seamless transition from Kevin Spacey to Christopher Plummer in the role of J. Paul Getty.