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Atlas Shrugged: Part I

Atlas Shrugged: Part I

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20115.41h 37m

Overview

A powerful railroad executive, Dagny Taggart, struggles to keep her business alive while society is crumbling around her. Based on the 1957 novel by Ayn Rand.

Directed by Paul Johansson
Written by Ayn Rand, Brian Patrick O'Toole, John Aglialoro
Produced by Harmon Kaslow, John Aglialoro
Box OfficeBudget: $20.0MRevenue: $4.6M

Top Cast

Taylor Schilling

Taylor Schilling

Dagny Taggart

Grant Bowler

Grant Bowler

Henry "Hank" Rearden

Matthew Marsden

Matthew Marsden

James Taggart

Edi Gathegi

Edi Gathegi

Eddie Willers

Jsu Garcia

Jsu Garcia

Francisco D'Anconia

Graham Beckel

Graham Beckel

Ellis Wyatt

Jon Polito

Jon Polito

Orren Boyle

Patrick Fischler

Patrick Fischler

Paul Larkin

Rebecca Wisocky

Rebecca Wisocky

Lillian Rearden

Michael Lerner

Michael Lerner

Wesley Mouch

Themes & Keywords

strikerecessioncoercionbusinessmotorcycleforce

About Atlas Shrugged: Part I

Atlas Shrugged: Part I is a drama, thriller, science fiction, mystery film released in 2011 exploring themes of strike, recession, coercion, business, motorcycle, force. Directed by Paul Johansson, it stars Taylor Schilling, Grant Bowler, Matthew Marsden. A powerful railroad executive, Dagny Taggart, struggles to keep her business alive while society is crumbling around her. Based on the 1957 novel by Ayn Rand.

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