Martin Scorsese’s upcoming film Killers of the Flower Moon is one of the most highly anticipated films of the year. The movie is a historical crime drama based on the non-fiction book by David Grann, which investigates the Osage murders and the birth of the FBI. With Scorsese’s track record and star-studded cast, “Killers of the Flower Moon” is already generating buzz ahead of its release. Here’s everything you need to know about the film, from the release date to the cast, director, and more.

Release Date:

Killers of the Flower Moon is set to make its world premiere at the Cannes Film Festival in May 2023. The film will then have a theatrical release on October 19, 2023, before streaming on Apple TV+.

Plot:

The film is based on David Grann’s book of the same name, which investigates the Osage murders in Osage County, Oklahoma during the 1920s. The Osage people were granted the right to profit from oil found on their land, which made them the target of greedy ranch owners. The murders attracted the attention of the newly-formed FBI. Scorsese’s film adaptation is expected to include the perspective of the FBI as they investigate the murders and the Osage Nation as its people deal with the battle for their land.

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Cast:

The film boasts an impressive cast, including Leonardo DiCaprio as Ernest Burkhart, Robert De Niro as William Hale, and Jesse Plemons as Tom White. Martin Scorsese’s long-time collaborator, Thelma Schoonmaker, will serve as editor. Additionally, Brendan Fraser was added to the cast as lawyer WS Hamilton.

Director:

Martin Scorsese is directing Killers of the Flower Moon. The film marks Scorsese’s first collaboration with Apple Films and his first venture into the Western genre. This is also his first narrative feature at Cannes since he won the Best Director title for 1985’s After Hours.

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Running Time:

According to Deadline, Scorsese has locked his cut of Killers of the Flower Moon, and the film will clock in at 3 hours and 26 minutes. This makes it three minutes shorter than his previous film, The Irishman, and one of his longest movies to date. Thierry Fremaux, the director of the Cannes Film Festival, confirmed that the film is eligible to debut in competition at the 2023 festival due to its theatrical release from Apple.

Poster:

The official poster for Killers of the Flower Moon has yet to be released, but the film’s official website features a striking black-and-white image of a woman standing in a field. The poster is simple yet haunting, with the tagline “Some wounds never heal.”

With its all-star cast, impressive director, and compelling plot, Killers of the Flower Moon is shaping up to be one of the most talked-about films of the year. Fans of Scorsese’s work will no doubt be eagerly awaiting its release in theaters this fall.