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Water for Elephants

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Original title

Water for Elephants

Year

2011

Running time

122 min.

Country

United States

Director

Francis Lawrence

Screenwriter

Richard LaGravenese. Novel: Sara Gruen

Cast

Music

James Newton Howard

Cinematography

Rodrigo Prieto

Producer

Fox 2000 Pictures, 3 Arts Entertainment, Flashpoint Entertainment, Dune Entertainment, Ingenious Media, Big Screen Productions, Netter Productions

Genre

Romance. Drama | Romantic Drama. Melodrama. The Great Depression. Circus. Trains / Subways. 1930s

Synopsis

After losing his parents in a car accident, young veterinary school student Jacob meets and falls in love with Marlena, a star performer in a circus of a bygone era. They discover beauty amidst the world of the Big Top, and come together through their compassion for a special elephant. Against all odds -- including the wrath of Marlena's charismatic but dangerous husband, August -- Jacob and Marlena find lifelong love. Based on the acclaimed bestseller.

Awards: 2011: Satellite Awards: Best Costume Design. 3 nominations

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99 My Top 10 Movies from 2011 (36)

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