All the Money in the World

About All the Money in the World

All the Money in the World is a crime thriller film directed by Ridley Scott. Set in 1973, the movie is inspired by the abduction of John Paul Getty III, a 16-year-old American living in Rome, and his billionaire grandfather's refusal to comply with the kidnappers' ransom demands. The gut-wrenching drama displays the desperate attempts of the mother, portrayed by Michelle Williams, to bring her son home safely.

Making / Production

The film was notable for its production complications. Kevin Spacey was originally cast as J. Paul Getty but was replaced by Christopher Plummer after allegations of sexual misconduct against Spacey surfaced. All of Spacey's scenes were reshoot with Plummer in nine days.

Actors

• Christopher Plummer as J. Paul Getty: In his brilliant portrayal of Getty, Plummer displays Getty's frigid indifference towards his family and money's paramount importance in his life.
• Michelle Williams as Gail Harris: Williams' character is the desperate, determined mother of the kidnapped teenager who fights against all odds to secure her son's release.
• Mark Wahlberg as Fletcher Chase: Playing a former CIA operative, Wahlberg's character is hired to help negotiate her son's release.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The film was in post-production when Kevin Spacey was replaced by Christopher Plummer.
• The re-shooting of the scenes cost over $10 million.
• Christopher Plummer received an Oscar nomination for his performance, which he prepared for in just a few days.

Awards

Christopher Plummer was nominated for Best Supporting Actor at the 90th Academy Awards and Michelle Williams was nominated for Best Actress - Drama at the 75th Golden Globe Awards for their performances in the film.

Quotes

• "To be a Getty is an extraordinary thing. My grandfather wasn't just the richest man in the world, he was the richest man in the history of the world."
• "I have 14 grandchildren... if I start paying ransoms, I'll have 14 kidnapped grandchildren."
• "I'm fighting an empire."

Music, Soundtrack

• "All the Money in the World (End Title)" by Daniel Pemberton
• "Rome 1973" by Daniel Pemberton
• "St. Francis" by Daniel Pemberton