Richard Jewell

Paul Walter Hauser Director: Clint Eastwood 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
Source:	Warner Home Video
Sound:	[Dolby AC-3 Surround Sound]
Time:	2:11:00
Sales rank:	10,638

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

Paul Walter Hauser	Richard Jewell
Sam Rockwell	Watson Bryant
Kathy Bates	Bobi
Jon Hamm	Tom Shaw
Olivia Wilde	Kathy Scruggs
Brandon Stanley	Student
Ryan Boz	Student
Charles Green	Dr. W. Ray Cleere
Mike Pniewski	Brandon Walker
Ian Gomez	Dan Bennett
Nina Arianda	Nadya Light
David Lengel	Cameraman
Beth Keener	Pregnant Woman
Grant Roberts	Will Jones - APD
Alan Heckner	Bill Miller - GBI
Desmond Phillips	Mike Silver - APD
Alex Collins	Max Green - APD
Michael Otis	Mr. Braden
Izzy Herbert	Mariah Braden
Kelly Collins Lintz	Mrs. Braden
Jonathan D. Bergman	Jerrod Braden
Daniel Annone	Drunk Teen
Zack Shires	Drunk Teen
Christian Adam	Drunk Teen
Eric Mendenhall	Eric Rudolph
Randy Havens	Sound Tech
Kevin Patrick Murphy	Sound Tech
Mitchell Hoog	Teen Intern
David Shae	Ron Martz
Brian Brightman	Zoeller
Mike Wilson	Forsythe
Andrea Laing	911 Operator #2
Aubriana Davis	Girl in Park
Deja Dee	Woman in Park
Franco Castan	APD Cop
Kendrick Cross	GBI Guy
Brandon Morris	ATF Guy
Billy Slaughter	Tim Barker
Philip Fornah	Grateful APD Cop
Dani Deette	Grateful APD Cop
John Atwood	Mr. Brenner
Dylan Kussman	Bruce Hughes
Max Bickelhaup	Unnamed Swimmer
Robert C. Treveiler	Patrick Williams
David deVries	John Walter
Maury Morgan	News Anchor
Tommy Kane	Horde Reporter
Mallory Hoff	Horde Reporter
Jill-Michele Melean	Horde Reporter
Garon Grigsby	Bryant Gumbel
Niko Nicotera	Dave Dutchess
Joshua Henry	FBI Physical Evidence Guy
Wayne Duvall	Richard Rackleff
Jesse Burt	Supply Cart Guy
James H. Keating	Karaoke Patron
Robert Sargent	FBI/Bomb Squad
Megan Mieduch	911 Operator #1

Technical Credits

Billy Ray

Clint Eastwood	Director,Producer
Yves Belanger	Cinematographer
Andy Berman	Associate Producer
David M. Bernstein	Asst. Director
Rachel Bongard	Makeup
Stephen S. Campanelli	Camera Operator
Joel Cox	Editor
Chris Craine	Art Director
Jennifer Davisson	Producer
Chris Diamantides	Makeup
Leonardo DiCaprio	Producer
Jake Ewonus	Set Decoration/Design
Jose Antonio Garcia	Sound Mixer
Jonah Hill	Producer
Deborah Hopper	Costumes/Costume Designer
Kevin Ishioka	Production Designer
Jennifer Davisson Killoran	Producer
Clarke McAlarney	Set Decoration/Design
Jessica Meier	Producer
Geoffrey MiClat	Casting
Kevin Misher	Producer
Tom Ozanich	Sound/Sound Designer
Anne Porter	Set Decoration/Design
Billy Ray	Screenwriter
Arturo Sandoval	Score Composer
Tim Moore	Producer

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.

All Movie Guide - Jules Fox