Louis Zamperini (Jack O'Connell) is a rebel. His constant fights and reckless behaviour cause more than enough trouble for his family. They believe he will amount to nothing, despite his incredible ability to never give in - no matter what. When he applies himself to running, he discovers that he is very good at it. More than that; Zamperini is great and competes in the Olympic Games. When World War Two begins, Zamperini enlists in the US Air Force, but is shot down by Japanese planes. Captured and placed in a Prisoner of War camp, Zamperini is forced to apply his will and drive in order to make it through the toughest ordeal of his life.
Directed by Angelina Jolie, 'Unbroken' is a Coen Brothers adaptation of the 2010 non-fiction book 'Unbroken: A World War II Story of Survival, Resilience, and Redemption' by Laura Hillenbrand. The book tells the real life story of Louis Zamperini, who passed away in July, 2014, at the age of 97. Filming began in October, 2013, in New South Wales and Queensland in Australia. The film is due to see release on Christmas Day, 2014 in the US, with it opening worldwide from Boxing Day and through early 2015.
Starring: Jack O'Connell, Jai Courtney, Garrett Hedlund, Domhnall Gleeson, Alex Russell, Spencer Lofranco, Luke Treadaway, John D'Leo, Finn Wittrock, John Magaro, Vincenzo Amato, Jordan Patrick Smith, Maddalena Ischiale, Miyavi, Ross Anderson, C.J. Valleroy, Brodie Henson, Michael Whalley, Yutaka Izumihara, Dylan James Watson, Shingo Usami, Ross Langley, Hiroshi Kasuga, Travis Jeffery, Hisa Goto, John Michael Burdon, Ben Rossberg