description Changeling (2008) Overview
Changeling is a 2008 American drama film directed by Clint Eastwood and written by J. Michael Straczynski. Set in 1928 Los Angeles, it stars Angelina Jolie as Christine Collins, a mother whose nine-year-old son disappears and is replaced by an impostor by the Los Angeles Police Department. The screenplay is based on the real-life Wineville Chicken Coop Murders and exposes systemic corruption within the LAPD of that era.
The film was produced by Universal Pictures, Imagine Entertainment, and Malpaso Productions.
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Who directed the 2008 psychological thriller Changeling?
Changeling was directed by the legendary Hollywood actor and filmmaker Clint Eastwood. The film features a highly acclaimed musical score composed by Eastwood's frequent collaborator, Lennie Niehaus.
Who plays the lead role in Changeling (2008)?
Angelina Jolie stars in the film as Christine Collins, a single mother whose son goes missing. Her critically praised performance in this dramatic role earned her an Academy Award nomination for Best Actress.
Is the 2008 film Changeling based on a true story?
Yes, the script is heavily inspired by the real-life 1928 Wineville Chicken Coop incidents that occurred in California. The plot specifically dramatizes the horrific corruption of the Los Angeles Police Department during their handling of the missing child case.
Who plays the LAPD captain in Changeling (2008)?
Jeffrey Donovan portrays Police Captain J.J. Jones, the real-life LAPD officer who controversially institutionalized Christine Collins in a psychiatric ward. The film accurately depicts his role in the department's attempt to discredit her complaints.
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