A crime drama set in New York City during the winter of 1981, statistically one of the most violent years in the city's history, and centered on a the lives of an immigrant and his family trying to expand their business and capitalize on opportunities as the rampant violence, decay, and corruption of the day drag them in and threaten to destroy all they have built. <br /> <br />Three of the lead roles in the film were passed up by three other well-known actors: <br /> <br />Javier Bardem was to play Abel Morales (Played by Oscar Isaac) <br /> <br />Stanley Tucci was to play Andrew Walsh (Played by Albert Brooks) <br /> <br />Charlize Theron was to play Anna Morales (Played by Jessica Chastain) <br /> <br /> Posted: November 03, 2014 <br /> Director: J.C. Chandor <br /> Writer: J.C. Chandor <br /> Studio: A24 <br /> Release: December 31, 2014 <br /> Cast: Oscar Isaac, Jessica Chastain, David Oyelowo <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> A24 <br /> Action <br /> Crime <br /> Drama <br /> Oscar Isaac <br /> Jessica Chastain <br /> David Oyelowo <br /> Albert Brooks <br /> Elyes Gabel <br /> Catalina Sandino Moreno <br /> Christopher Abbott <br /> Peter Gerety
