Based on real events, The Current War recreates the fight of two geniuses to win what was called “the war of the currents”, at the end of the 19th century.
A fierce battle between the inventor Thomas Edison (Benedict Cumberbatch) and businessman George Westinghouse (Michael Shannon) to introduce the energy transmission system that would light up the US, and by extension, the world.
The basis of the electrical system we know nowadays
This is an exciting period portrait that can be seen in the official trailer of the film directed by the Mexican American director Alfonso Gómez-Rejón. A preview that shows the secrets and interests behind the fight of two unique characters in history.
With a commercial profile, tycoon Westinghouse didn't have it easy. His contender was nothing less than the prolific inventor who would have needed "twelve lives to execute all his ideas," as Edison himself said.
With performances that greatly contribute to the authenticity of the story, the cast highlights the figures of Nicholas Hoult, Katherine Waterston, Tuppence Middleton and Matthew Macfadyen.
A must- see film!
