The Curious Case of Benjamin Button

The Curious Case of Benjamin Button is a 2008 film in a modern setting loosely adapted from the 1922 short story of the same name written by F. Scott Fitzgerald. The film is directed by David Fincher, and stars Brad Pitt and Cate Blanchett. The film will be released December 25, 2008.




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Adapted from the 1920s story by F. Scott Fitzgerald, The Curious Case of Benjamin Button is set in New Orleans from the end of World War I in 1918, into the 21st century. It follows the life of Benjamin (Brad Pitt), who is born with the appearance and physical limitations of a man in his eighties. Abandoned in a nursing home by his father, Benjamin begins aging backward. While in the home, he meets Daisy, a young aspiring ballerina. As the film progresses, the two fall in love, while struggling to deal with the issue of one growing younger while the other grows older.


Directed by :
David Fincher
Produced by :
Kathleen Kennedy
Frank Marshall
Ceán Chaffin
Written by :
Eric Roth
Starring :
Brad Pitt
Cate Blanchett
Distributed by :
Paramount Pictures (USA)
Warner Bros. (Overseas)
December 25, 2008
Official website :The Curious Case of Benjamin Button