The 2022 film , written and directed by David O. Russell , is a genre-blending period piece that mixes crime, comedy, and history into a fictionalized retelling of a real-life political conspiracy. Essential Details Genre: Mystery, Comedy, Crime, and Drama. Runtime: 2 hours and 14 minutes.
The film accurately depicts historical elements such as the 369th Infantry Regiment (the "Harlem Hellfighters") and the 1932 Bonus March . Critical Reception
Christian Bale, Margot Robbie, and John David Washington lead an immense ensemble cast including Robert De Niro, Anya Taylor-Joy, Rami Malek, Chris Rock, and Taylor Swift.
Primarily 1930s New York City, with significant flashback sequences to 1918 France and Amsterdam. Plot Overview
Robert De Niro’s character is based on the real-life Major General Smedley Butler , who testified before Congress regarding the conspiracy in 1934.
While the three main characters are fictional, the film is grounded in real events: