Changeling
Cast & Crew
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Director
Clint Eastwood -
Producer
James Whitaker -
Producer
Ron Howard -
Producer
Tim Moore -
Writer
J. Michael Straczynski
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Carol Dexter
Amy Ryan -
Christine Collins
Angelina Jolie -
Capt. J.J. Jones
Jeffrey Donovan -
Rev. Gustav Briegleb
John Malkovich
Synopsis
Clint Eastwood directs Angelina Jolie and John Malkovich in a provocative thriller based on actual events: Changeling. In the film, Christine Collins' (Jolie) prayers are met when her kidnapped son is returned. But amidst the frenzy of the photo-op reunion, she realizes this child is not hers. Facing corrupt police and a skeptical public, she desperately hunts for answers, only to be confronted by a truth that will change her forever. Los Angeles, 1928: On a Saturday morning in a working-class suburb, Christine said goodbye to her son, Walter, and left for work. When she came home, she discovered he had vanished. A fruitless search ensues, and months later, a boy claiming to be the nine-year-old is returned. Dazed by the swirl of cops, reporters and her conflicted emotions, Christine allows him to stay overnight. But in her heart, she knows he is not Walter. As she pushes authorities to keep looking, she learns that in Prohibition-era L.A. women don't challenge the system and live to tell their story. Slandered as delusional and unfit, Christine finds an ally in activist Reverend Briegleb (Malkovich), who helps her fight the city to look for her missing boy. Based on the actual incident that rocked California's legal system, Changeling tells the shocking tale of a mother's quest to find her son, and those who won't stop until they silence her.
Latest from Changeling
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Changeling out on DVD
Published on: February 11, 2009Changeling has been released on DVD.
The central character in 'Changeling' is Christine Collins (Angelina Jolie), a working-class single mother who comes home from her job one day to discover her nine-year-old son Walter has gone missing. A few months later, the corrupt LAPD delivers to Christine a boy they insist is Walter, but she knows is not. Soon she finds herself incarcerated in a psychiatric ward. Meanwhile, an investigation is conducted that leads to a creepy serial killer.
The only bonus materials on the Changeling DVD are two video featurettes with a total runtime of 18 minutes.
"Partners in Crime: Clint Eastwood and Angelina Jolie" is a reasonably interesting 13-minute making-of. The screenwriter, J. Michael Straczynski, talks about discovering transcripts at Los Angeles City Hall of Christine Collins hearings dated October 1928. Eastwood, producer Brian Grazer, the costumer and the production designer all speak briefly about making the film. Jolie, Malkovich, child actor Gattlin Griffith and several other actors discuss what it is was like to work with Eastwood.
The other extra is the five-minute "The Common Thread: Angelina Jolie Becomes Christine Collins," which contains some information about the lead actress' wardrobe, including the 1920s-style jacket with a dropped waist, a cloche hat and a 1930s dress she wears toward the end of the movie. Those were clip-on roller skates she wore in the scene where her character was working as the supervisor of a group of telephone operators.
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Angelina Jolie up for Best Actress Academy Award
Published on: January 22, 2009Angelina Jolie has been nominated for Best Actress by the Academy Awards for his performance in Changeling. Nominations for the 81st Academy Awards were announced today by Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences President Sid Ganis and Oscar® winner Forest Whitaker.
Academy members from each of the branches vote to determine the nominees in their respective categories – actors nominate actors, film editors nominate film editors, etc. In the Animated Feature Film and Foreign Language Film categories, nominations are selected by vote of multi-branch screening committees. All voting members are eligible to select the Best Picture nominees.
Official screenings of all motion pictures with one or more nominations will begin for members this weekend at the Academy's Samuel Goldwyn Theater. Screenings also will be held at the Academy's Linwood Dunn Theater in Hollywood and in London, New York and San Francisco.
Academy Awards for outstanding film achievements of 2008 will be presented on Sunday, February 22, 2009, at the Kodak Theatre at Hollywood & Highland Center®, and televised live by the ABC Television Network. The Oscar presentation also will be televised live in more than 200 countries worldwide.
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Angelina Jolie on Changeling
Published on: November 28, 2008Film4 has caught up with 'Changeling' star Angelina Jolie. Jolie talks about coming to the story of Christine Collins, a tale that is truly stranger than fiction. She also shares how strange it is that the story had not been heard before the film, debating wether it could be a possible consipiracy. Jolie also shares what i was like to portray the character and how close it brought her to her own family. 'Changeling' is out in theathers.
"...I was so relieved to step away from this movie. I would have my kids there at lunch, and at the end of the day I was so happy I knew where they were, that they were safe. I wanted to just play all the time. During the filming I got pregnant, so by the end of it, I was one hundred percent focused on babies. When it started I wanted to get pregnant..."
Read the full interview here.
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Changeling Writer J. Michael Straczynski
Published on: November 23, 2008Changeling Writer J. Michael Straczynski
Time has caught up with long time Marvel Comics writer and ‘Changeling’ writer J. Michael Straczynski. Straczynksi talks about what the film is about, and how much of it is true. Having a journalist background, the ‘Changeling’ writer shares how much of it came in handy when researching the film - particularly through the hours of City Hall archives to hospital records. Straczynksi also touches on his past successes and writing for Marvel Comics.
“…I grew up on comics and cartoons. So, as an adult, I like comics and cartoons. My house looks like it was decorated by a 14-year old with a platinum American Express card. You should do what you enjoy doing, what brings you passion…”
Read the full interview here.
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Interview : Angelina Jolie
Published on: October 16, 2008Movies.ie has caught up with 'Changeling' star Angelina Jolie. Jolie talks about her role as Christine Collins, a heavily emotional tale of a mother who lost her son. She also shares about her connection to the character and bringing a physical and strong characteristic to the role. Jolie also touches on how sexy guns are and Brad Pitt. 'Changeling' is out in theaters October 31st.
"...obviously there's a part of me that takes the world of violence and death very seriously. However, when it comes to protection or when it comes to just the skill of shooting ... I've gone to the range with sniper rifles and things like that. Brad and I both like it a lot. That is something we have in common..."
Read the full interview here.
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Angelina Jolie Makes Clint Eastwood's Day in Changeling
Published on: October 10, 2008The Dead Bolt has interviewed 'Changeling' director Clint Eastwood and star 'Angelina Jolie'. Eastwood talks about the mind-boggling amount of research and detail put into the film, which he describes as 'crude but idealistic'. Based in the early 30's, Angelina portrays the character of Christine Collins, a real life mother who fought the system for justice. The two go on to talk about why Angelina reminds Eastwood of Meryl Streep and the casting process in which they found eachother. 'Changeling' is out in theaters October 31st.
"...When I first was given this script, I was told that Angelina had read this and liked it. So I told Brian Grazer that I didn’t see any reason to look further. I liked her very much, and I liked her as an actress. And she is a mother and a famous mother now..."
Read the full interview here.
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‘The Office’ Star Amy Ryan on Tackling Bears and Romancing Michael Scott
Published on: September 29, 2008New York Entertainment has posted an interview with Amy Ryan who co-stars Angelina Jolie in "Changeling". Not only does Ryan talk about Michael Scott, the actress chats about working with "Changeling" director Clint Eastwood. "Changeling" will be released October 31st and also stars John Malkovich and Jeffrey Donovan.
"...When I read the script — it’s so hard to believe that it’s true; it’s definitely a moment where life is stranger than fiction..."
Read the full interview here.
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