description The Current War Overview
The Current War depicts a period of intense rivalry in the late 19th century between Thomas Edison and George Westinghouse regarding the adoption of electric power systems within the United States. The film portrays the competing efforts to establish dominance through technological innovation and business strategies, featuring key figures like Nikola Tesla and Samuel Insull. It explores the circumstances surrounding the shift from one system to another.
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info The Current War Specifications
| Country | United States |
| Year | 2017 |
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Who plays Thomas Edison in The Current War?
Benedict Cumberbatch plays Thomas Edison, while Michael Shannon plays George Westinghouse. The film dramatizes their rivalry during the late-19th-century struggle over electrical systems.
What is the central conflict in The Current War?
The story focuses on the competition between Edison’s direct-current system and Westinghouse’s alternating-current system. It also includes Nikola Tesla, played by Nicholas Hoult, as an important figure in the technology dispute.
When was The Current War released?
The film premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival in 2017. A revised version called The Current War: Director’s Cut received its wider release in 2019.
Who directed The Current War?
Alfonso Gomez-Rejon directed the film. The cast also includes Katherine Waterston as Marguerite Westinghouse and Tom Holland as Samuel Insull.
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