Universal Studios Drops A Powerful New Trailer For James Gray’s Armageddon Time
Phil Roberts 
(L to R) Michael Banks Repeta as "Paul Graff" and Anthony Hopkins as "Grandpa Aaron Rabinowitz" in director James Gray's ARMAGEDDON TIME, a Focus Features release. Courtesy of Anne Joyce / Focus Features
James Gray tackles the racial discrimination in 1980s suburbia in the powerful new trailer for ARMAGEDDON TIME
Today, Universal Pictures has dropped a powerful new trailer for James Gray’s ARMAGEDDON TIME. The deeply personal coming-of-age story depicts one family’s struggle to overcome racial discrimination and the generational pursuit of the American Dream. The film promises to be one of the standout movies of the winter season. And with its poignant and powerful themes, it is a shoo-in to become one of the major motion picture talking points of the year. But don’t take my word for it. Check out the gripping new trailer below.
SYNOPSIS
From acclaimed filmmaker James Gray, Armageddon Time is a deeply personal coming-of-age story about the strength of family and the generational pursuit of the American Dream. The film features an all-star cast including Anthony Hopkins, Anne Hathaway and Jeremy Strong.
POSTER
And if that isn’t enough to have you book your tickets, the studio also dropped a new poster for the movie which you can enjoy below.
CAST & CREW
Directed by James Gray, Armageddon Time stars Anne Hathaway, Jeremy Strong, Anthony Hopkins, Banks Repeta, Jaylin Webb, Tovah Feldshuh, and Ryan Sell. The movie is produced by James Gray, Anthony Katagas, Rodrigo Teixeira & Marc Butan and will release in UK cinemas on 18th November.
Armaggeddon Time look set to be one of the heavyweights of awards season. And with its myriad of powerful performances; especially from Hollywood big-hitters Sir Anthony Hopkins and Anne Hathaway, who would bet against it winning big? The tone of the movie alone ensures its place as a legitimate contender. And coupled with the performances of its cast, Focus Features, and Universal Studios will be rubbing their hands together with glee in anticipation.
What did you make of the trailer? Is Armageddon Time a surefire awards contender? Sound off below.
Source: Universal Pictures
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