In the new episode of Film Stories with Simon Brew, an action favourite with a lot of writers, and a war movie hit that ended up criticised in UK Parliament.
The Rock (1996) utilised lots of writers, and its stars – Sean Connery, Nicolas Cage, Ed Harris – all had significant input. Director Michael Bay meanwhile would do a bit of battle with Disney over the film.
Jonathan Mostow first had the inspiration for U-571 when he was developing The Game. But as he lost control of that film, his submarine movie bubbled up – and hit some controversial waters.
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