The Current War

Name: The Current War
Genre: Action, Biography, Drama, History
Released: 2017
Duration: 102 min
Cast: Benedict Cumberbatch, Michael Shannon, Nicholas Hoult, Katherine Waterston, Tom Holland

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Genre

Action Biography Drama History

The Current War tells the story of Thomas Edison and George Westinghouse as they compete to create a sustainable electric power delivery system in 19th-century America. Benedict Cumberbatch stars as Edison, while Michael Shannon plays Westinghouse. The film explores their rivalry, including their differing approaches to alternating current (AC) versus direct current (DC), and the personal struggles that come with it.

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Cast Benedict Cumberbatch, Michael Shannon, Nicholas Hoult, Katherine Waterston, Tom Holland

Released 2017 · 102 min

Language English

Added 30 Oct 2019

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