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Cruise in for Coppola
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by: James Thoo Mar. 20, 2007

Francis Ford Coppola's first movie since 1997's THE RAINMAKER, YOUTH WITHOUT YOUTH was shot last winter, and is set in pre-World War 2 Europe, revolving around an old professor who is suddenly struck by lightning and as a result finding himself younger and more intelligent. He then goes on to explore the mysteries of life and language.

Coppola screened the movie recently, and while reaction was mixed, it now appears that United Artists (led by Tom Cruise and Paula Wagner) have already entered into talks to acquire the film.

The film stars Tim Roth (PULP FICTION) as the professor and is adapted, produced and directed by Coppola, from the 1976 novel by religious historian Mircea Eliade. It is unclear as to whether or not the professor uses his newfound youth to hold up diners with his partner, Honey Bunny.

Source: Variety

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Extra Tidbit: Francis Ford Coppola and Talia Shire were the first brother-sister combo to be Oscar nominated in the same year.

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HoyleHaw
8:02PM on 03/20/2007 Add as a friend | MFC profile
In Coppola's hands it could be great. Then somebody likened the story to "Jack" which I'd forgotten was ALSO a Coppola movie, and a movie I found to be very sad and very unnecessary at the same time.
In Coppola's hands it could be great. Then somebody likened the story to "Jack" which I'd forgotten was ALSO a Coppola movie, and a movie I found to be very sad and very unnecessary at the same time.
 
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MrPink077
6:40PM on 03/20/2007 Add as a friend | MFC profile
OH EM GEE... DUBYA TEE EFF?
I don't know what to think about this really. It seems like it's a promising idea (if done correctly) but it could be a disaster also. I guess we'll have to wait and see if Mr. Orange call pull it off.
I don't know what to think about this really. It seems like it's a promising idea (if done correctly) but it could be a disaster also. I guess we'll have to wait and see if Mr. Orange call pull it off.
 
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valido
5:54PM on 03/20/2007 Add as a friend | MFC profile
So that's the best Coppola could come up with after 10 years of silence? A reversed "Jack"?
So that's the best Coppola could come up with after 10 years of silence? A reversed "Jack"?
 
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Burgerking
5:08PM on 03/20/2007 Add as a friend | MFC profile
dont kill me
but I hate tim roth, his voice is really annoying.
but I hate tim roth, his voice is really annoying.