The American Film Institute (AFI) announced today that they
will present a tribute to the Academy Award – nominated director and producer
Ridley Scott. Following the tribute, his latest film All the Money in The World
will close this year’s AFI Fest in Los Angeles on Thursday, November 16th
at the historic TCL Chinese Theater. The film stars Mark Wahlberg, Kevin
Spacey, Michelle Williams, Charlie Plummer and Timothy Hutton. Additional
details of the film can be found on their IMDB listing and their Facebook page. The
official press release detailing the event can be found below. The film’s
trailer can be found following the press release.
ALL THE MONEY IN THE
WORLD
TO CLOSE AFI FEST
2017 PRESENTED BY AUDI
WITH WORLD PREMIERE
GALA SCREENING AND TRIBUTE
AFI FEST Tribute to
Director Ridley Scott to Precede Screening
on Closing Night,
Thursday, November 16
VIZIO Is Gala Sponsor
for Closing Night
Patron Packages to
Ensure Closing Night Seating Available Now at AFI.com
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE — October 19, 2017, Los Angeles, CA —
Today, the American Film Institute (AFI) announced that Academy
Award®-nominated director and producer Ridley Scott will be honored by AFI FEST
2017 presented by Audi with a Tribute and World Premiere Closing Night Gala
screening of TriStar Pictures' ALL THE MONEY IN THE WORLD on Thursday, November
16, at the historic TCL Chinese Theatre. The Tribute will celebrate
Scott's legendary filmmaking career with a moderated discussion of his work
followed by the World Premiere screening. Directed by Scott, ALL THE
MONEY IN THE WORLD stars Academy Award® nominees Mark Wahlberg and Michelle
Williams, and Academy Award® winner Kevin Spacey. The Closing Night Gala
will be sponsored by VIZIO.
"For five decades, Ridley Scott's tremendous visions of
cities, new worlds, histories and science have transformed and influenced not
only film, but our culture," said Jacqueline Lyanga, AFI FEST Director.
"We're honored to be celebrating the artistry of a director whose work has
had an indelible influence on cinema culture, and the lexicon of visual style."
ALL THE MONEY IN THE WORLD follows the kidnapping of
16-year-old John Paul Getty III (Charlie Plummer) and the desperate attempt by
his devoted mother Gail (Michelle Williams) to convince his billionaire
grandfather (Kevin Spacey) to pay the ransom. When Getty, Sr., refuses,
Gail attempts to sway him as her son's captors become increasingly volatile and
brutal. With her son's life in the balance, Gail and Getty's advisor
(Mark Wahlberg) become unlikely allies in the race against time that ultimately
reveals the true and lasting value of love over money.
Directed by Ridley Scott, TriStar Pictures' and Imperative
Entertainment's ALL THE MONEY IN THE WORLD is written by David Scarpa, based on
the book by John Pearson. Produced by Dan Friedkin, Bradley Thomas, Quentin
Curtis, Chris Clark, Ridley Scott, Mark Huffam and Kevin Walsh, the film stars
Michelle Williams, Kevin Spacey, Mark Wahlberg, Romain Duris, Charlie Plummer
and Timothy Hutton.
The film debuts in theaters this December.
-Ben Cahlamer
-Ben Cahlamer