Today we will talk about the film "Mind Games" (2002). Actors and roles will be presented as part of this material. This is a drama by Ron Howard, based on the eponymous work by S. Nazar. The picture tells the story of John Nash. The book was nominated for a Pulitzer Prize. The script was created by Akiva Goldsman. If you are interested in the best films, Mind Games is definitely worthy of this title because it won four Oscars. In addition, on the account of the painting "Golden Globe" and several BAFTA awards. The film was received positively by critics.
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First, let's talk a little about the plot of the film "Mind Games" (2002). Actors will be named in the following sections of this material. In 1947,
John Nash , a budding student, went to Princeton. Strange and suspicious, he does not find contact with the surrounding society. He does not attend classes and is completely immersed in research.
The young scientist continues his career as a teacher at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. The hero draws attention to Alicia - one of the students. They begin to meet. Soon, the girl becomes the wife of a scientist. Once, agent William Parcher turns to the hero and offers a job in a special department of the CIA. His task is to analyze information published in open sources. The goal is to search for encrypted information. It's about data exchanged by conspirators.
The hero leaves his reports in the agreed place, in the mailbox. Once a scientist is attacked by conspirators. It turns out that working for the CIA is a figment of his imagination. Agent Parcher, Charles Herman, and niece Marcy do not exist in reality. John Nash is sick. The hero of schizophrenia. Upon learning of the disease, young Alicia does not give up. She contrasts illness with love.
After severe long-term treatment, Nash takes control of the disease. Hallucinations continue to visit the hero, but they do not make this person dangerous to others. The scientist returns to science. For discoveries in the field of game theory, he will be recognized. The hero thanks his spouse for his support and understanding.
Main participants
John Nash and student Alicia are the main characters in the movie "Mind Games" (2002). Actors
Russell Crowe and Jennifer Connelly played these roles. Let's talk about them in more detail.
Russell Ira Crowe - film actor, director. It has a New Zealand origin. He gained the greatest fame thanks to his roles in the films: “The Mummy”, “Knockdown”, “Les Miserables”, “Train to Yuma”, “Own Man”, “Good Guys”, “Noah”, “Secrets of Los Angeles”, “Gladiator” .
Jennifer Lynn Connelly is an American actress. Since childhood, starred in the movie. She achieved fame after the release of the films: Requiem for a Dream, Dark City, Games of the Mind. Became the winner of the Oscar. Known for her roles in the films “Promise - does not mean to marry”, “The day the Earth stopped”, “Like small children”, “Blood Diamond”, “House of sand and fog”, “Hulk”.
Ed Harris appeared in the plot as William Parcher. It's about an American actor and filmmaker. Four-time Oscar nominee. Winner of two Golden Globe Awards. Best known for his roles in the films: Appaloosa, Justified Cruelty, Truman Show, The Rock, Apollon 13, Abyss. Born in the state of New Jersey. Comes from the Margaret and Robert family.
Bettany, Goldberg and Plummer
Charles Herman and a friend of Nash named Saul occupy an important place in the movie "Mind Games" (2002). Actors
Paul Bettany and
Adam Goldberg transferred these characters to the screen. Let's talk about them in more detail.
Paul Bettany is an English actor. He studied at the London Drama Center. At the beginning of his career he participated in television series, and also played in the theater. The first notable role was the image of a young criminal psychopath in the criminal thriller "Gangster No. 1" by Paul McGuigan. For this work, he was awarded the British Independent Film Society Prize.
Adam Charles Goldberg - American actor, producer, director. Born in Santa Monica. Comes from a family of Donna and Earl Goldberg. The actor has German, French as well as Irish roots. After watching the production of Shakespeare, he became interested in creativity. He took up the study of acting at seminars.
Christopher Plummer was remembered by the audience as a doctor from a psychiatric hospital - Rosen. It's about a Canadian actor. He is a laureate of the Independent Spirit Award. Known for participating in the films: “The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo”, “Beginners”.
Other heroes
Martin Hansen and Helinger also featured in the plot of the film "Mind Games" (2002). Actors
Josh Lucas and Judd Hirsch played these roles. Let's talk about them in more detail.
Josh Lucas is an American actor. Known for the films: “Secrets of Laura”, “Firm”, “J. Edgar "," Poseidon "," The Road to Glory "," Stylish little thing "," Stealth ". Born in Arkansas. Comes from a family of medical professionals. Ancestors on the father's side are Poles and Czechs. On the mother's side, the British and French. Dramatic art began to show interest in high school.
Judd Hirsch is an American actor. Known for his television career. He played leading roles in the projects "Dear John" and "Taxi". He starred in the TV series "Eternity." He is the owner of two Emmy Awards. So his work on television comedies was noted. He received two Tony awards for participating in Broadway plays.
Anthony Rapp appeared in the picture as Bender.
Vivienne Cardone played Marcy. It's about an American actress. Most famous for the role of Dilia Brown from the series "The Dowager's Love." Born in the state of New York. Her father is a builder, her mother is a housewife. He is the second of four children in the family. Olivia's older sister is an actress. Vivienne has a younger brother, Dallas. She also has a sister named Lydia.
Jason Gray-Stanford reincarnated as encryption professor Ainsley Nilson.
Production
Producer Brian Grazer worked on the creation of the film Mind Games (2002). In Vanity Fair, he first read an excerpt from a work by Sylvia Nazar. Then he bought the rights to the picture immediately. The producer made concessions and chose Howard as the director. Then Grazer took up the search for a screenwriter. Met with many serious playwrights.
Biographical discrepancies
The picture “Mind Games” (2002) is not an accurate reflection of the life of the scientist described in it. The film does not say that the hero had a long romance until he met Alicia Lard. The couple divorced, then they converged again. At the same time, the girl’s help and attention contributed to the cure of the scientist.