Hostiles (2017)

About Hostiles

Hostiles, released in the year 2017, is a period drama directed by Scott Cooper. The film showcases the brutality and beauty of the American frontier in 1892. The plot revolves around an Army captain, Joseph J. Blocker, who is ordered to escort a dying Cheyenne war chief and his family back to their tribal lands.

Making/Production

Director Scott Cooper and Christian Bale previously worked together on the film 'Out of the Furnace.' Hostiles is shot in various locations including New Mexico, Arizona, and Colorado to capture the raw beauty of the landscapes. The movie aims to depict the hard realities of life in the Wild West during late 19th century, capturing the prejudice, hostility, and violence of the era.

Actors

• Christian Bale plays the role of Captain Joseph J. Blocker. His portrayal of a righteous yet tortured soldier is mind-blowing.
• The character of Chief Yellow Hawk is played by Wes Studi, who masterfully captures the Chief’s dignified strength and wisdom.
• Rosamund Pike plays Rosalie Quaid, a distraught woman who has lost her family to an Indian raid. Her grief-stricken performance adds great depth to the movie.

Trivia/Interesting Facts

• The film was primarily shot in chronological order.
• This was the fourth collaboration between Christian Bale and production designer Donald Graham Burt.
• Hostiles was based on an unpublished manuscript written by the late Donald E. Stewart.

Awards

The movie received various awards and nominations for its spectacular performances. Christian Bale received the Best Actor award at the 22nd San Diego Film Critics Society Awards for his portrayal of Captain Joseph J. Blocker.

Quotes

• "I've killed savages because that's my job. You have no idea what war does to a man."
• "We are all guilty of something."

Music, Soundtrack

• The haunting and atmospheric score for Hostiles was composed by Max Richter.
• The soundtrack, “How Shall a Sparrow Fly,” was performed by Ryan Bingham.