description 12 Monkeys Overview
The 1995 film centers on a prisoner dispatched from a ruined future to investigate the origins of a devastating pandemic. He travels through various points in time, attempting to identify the individual responsible for unleashing the disease that decimated humanity. The story is based on Chris Marker’s 1962 short film, *La Jetée*.
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info 12 Monkeys Specifications
| Country | United States |
| Year | 1995 |
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Who sends James Cole back in time in 12 Monkeys?
In Terry Gilliam's 1995 film, scientists from a post-apocalyptic future send prisoner James Cole back to gather information about the virus that devastated humanity. Bruce Willis plays Cole.
What is the Army of the Twelve Monkeys?
The Army of the Twelve Monkeys is the group Cole is led to investigate as a possible source of the outbreak. The film complicates that assumption through Jeffrey Goines, played by Brad Pitt, and a trail of misleading clues.
Is 12 Monkeys based on another film?
Yes. It was inspired by Chris Marker's short French film La Jetee from 1962. Both stories use memory, time travel, and an image from childhood as central structural pieces.
Did Brad Pitt get awards attention for 12 Monkeys?
Yes. Brad Pitt received an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor for playing Jeffrey Goines. His manic performance is one reason the 1995 film is remembered beyond its time-travel premise.
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