Richard Jewell [Blu-ray]

Director: Clint Eastwood

Overview

Director Clint Eastwood's biographical drama is based on the true story of Richard Jewell: the American police officer and security guard who thwarted the Centennial Olympic Park bombing at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta. Jewell (Paul Walter Hauser) saved thousands of civilian lives when he found a bomb-filled backpack, but eventually suffered an intense trial by media after he became a suspect. The film also stars Olivia Wilde, Jon Hamm, and Kathy Bates.

Product Details

Release Date:	03/17/2020
UPC:	0883929706396
Original Release:	2019
Rating:	R
Presentation:	[Wide Screen]
Language:	English
Time:	2:11:00
Sales rank:	26,898

Special Features

The Real Story of Richard Jewell; The Making of Richard Jewell: A conversation with Clint Eastwood, Sam Rockwell, Kathy Bates, Jon Hamm, Olivia Wilde

Cast & Crew

Performance Credits

Olivia Wilde	Kathy Scruggs
Sam Rockwell	Attorney
Jon Hamm	Tom Shaw
Kathy Bates	Bobi Jewell
Nina Arianda	Nadya
Paul Walter Hauser	Richard Jewell
Mitchell Hoog	Actor
Ian Gomez	Agent Dan Bennett
Charles Green	Dr. W. Ray Cleere
David Shae	Ron Martz
Marc Farley	Donut Buyer
Wayne Duvall	Polygraph Examiner
Randy Havens	Actor
Victoria Paige Watkins	Olympus Girl
Niko Nicotera	Dave Dutchess
Shiquita James	Olympic Attendee
Mike Pniewski	Brandon Hamm
Beth Keener	Pregnant Woman,la femme enceinte
Deja Dee	Woman in Park
Matthew Byrge	Air Force Security
Billy Slaughter	Actor
Dylan Kussman	Actor
Maury Morgan	Actor
Franco Castan	Actor
Kendrick Cross	Actor
Jill-Michele Melean	Actor
James Keating	Actor,Karaoke Patron
Dani Deett?	Actor
Olaolu Winfunke	Actor
David Lengel	Actor
Alex Collins	Actor
Christine A. Jordan	Actor
Philip Fornah	Actor
Mallory Hoff	Actor
Andrea Laing	Actor
Kellen Boyle	Actor
Robert Tinsley	Actor
David De Vries	Actor
John Gettier	Actor
Brandon Morris	Actor
Benjamin Weaver	Actor
Grant Roberts	Actor
Desmond Phillips	Actor
Michael Otis	Actor
Nicole Sellars	Actor
Kevin Patrick Murphy	Actor
Russ Williamson	Actor
Skye Mowbray	Actor
Arturo Sandoval	Composer
Brian Brightman	Zoeller
Brandon Stanley	un ?tudiant
Mike Wilson	Forsythe
Aubriana Davis	Girl in Park
Ryan Boz	un ?tudiant
John Atwood	Mr. Brenner
Ronnie Allen	l'imitateur de Kenny Rogers
Max Bickelhaup	Unnamed Swimmer
Alan Heckner	Bill Miller - GBI
Robert Treveiler	Patrick Williams
Izzy Herbert	Mariah Braden
Tommy Kane	Horde Reporter
Garon Grigsby	Bryant Gumbel
Kelly Collins Lintz	madame Braden
Joshua Henry	FBI Physical Evidence Guy
Jesse Burt	Supply Cart Guy
Robert Sargent	FBI/Bomb Squad
Jonathan Bergman	Jerrod Braden
Daniel Annone	Drunk Teen
Zack Shires	Drunk Teen
Christian Adam	Drunk Teen
Megan Mieduch	911 Operator #1
Eric Mendenhall	Eric Rudolph

Technical Credits

Marie Brenner

Alexander Kent

Kevin Salwen

Billy Ray

Marie Brenner	Screenwriter
Andy Berman	Producer
Jennifer Davisson	Producer
Leonardo DiCaprio	Producer
Jonah Hill	Producer
Jessica Meier	Producer
Kevin Misher	Producer
Alexander Kent	Screenwriter
Kevin Salwen	Screenwriter
Clint Eastwood	Producer
Holly Hagy	Producer
Kevin Dyer	Stunts
Michael Endoso	Stunts
Alessandro Folchitto	Stunts
Carl Anthony Nespoli	Stunts
Billy Ray	Screenwriter
Tim Moore	Producer
Jose Garcia	Sound Mixer
Geoffrey MiClat	Casting
Tom Ozanich	Sound/Sound Designer

Editorial Reviews

Directed by master craftsman Clint Eastwood (Sully, The Mule), Richard Jewell has all the trappings of a quality movie. It is the story of an unlikely hero who became a villain, only to become a hero once again. An overweight former cop turned security guard runs into trouble when he saves lives in the wake of a bombing, only to have the spotlight turn back onto him as the primary suspect. A wake-up call to a nation celebrating an event harbored in world unity. The 1996 Olympic Park bombing produces great panic by means of a pipe bomb explosion. Amid the confusion, a security guard named Richard Jewell (Paul Walter Hauser) steps up to save lives and clear the area to avoid further injuries. Initially, the media hails Jewell as a hero. But when his former boss calls in a tip that casts doubt on his credibility, Jewell is suddenly cast as the primary suspect in the bombing. Unfortunately, some of his life's details and overzealous policing up to this point only back up those theories as he's painted as a man who would do anything to be a hero. As the FBI investigates, Tom Shaw (Jon Hamm) is so convinced that Jewell is guilty that any shred of evidence only furthers his resolve. Even more problematic for Jewell is that he fits the profile of someone who would do what he's accused of doing. It's insinuated that reporter Kathy Scruggs (Olivia Wilde) trades sexual favors for information from Shaw and then lands on the name Richard Jewell. This further escalates the deep probe into Jewell's personal life, thrusting him into the mainstream media before he's been proven to have committed any crime. Unfortunately for Jewell, his budget only allows for second-rate lawyer Watson Bryant (Sam Rockwell), but he believes he sees the situation more clearly than anyone else. He firmly commits himself to defending his client of any wrongdoing, despite the cries for blood from the media and the FBI. Eastwood has a knack for making his heroes truly relatable because they're not necessarily special, gifted, or talented, but they are often ordinary people tested by extraordinary circumstances. In this sense, he pushes Jewell to do the heavy lifting not in the moment of the actual event itself, but in the aftermath when his character must grow during the legal process he's always wanted to be a part of, as he strives to clear his own name. Writer Billy Ray (The Hunger Games, Captain Phillips) manages to paint an interesting picture here, setting up a possible scenario in which Richard Jewell may have actually done the things he's accused of doing, despite his protestations that he's innocent. This suspense adds an element of intrigue to an otherwise straightforward underdog story. Overall, Richard Jewell hits all the right notes at the right moments. Despite its 131-minute runtime, none of this drama feels like bloat. There's also enough action and intrigue from beginning to end that this isn't strictly a courtroom drama, but a true quest for salvation.