There Will Be Blood (2007)

Overview of the film «There Will Be Blood» (2007)

«There Will Be Blood» is a 2007 American epic historical drama film written, produced, and directed by Paul Thomas Anderson. The film is loosely based on Upton Sinclair's novel «Oil!» (1927). The lead role is played by Daniel Day-Lewis, who won the Academy Award for Best Actor. The film also won the Academy Award for Best Cinematography (Robert Elswit).

Plot

The film tells the story of Daniel Plainview (Daniel Day-Lewis), an ambitious oilman who begins his career as a silver miner in 1898 and later becomes a successful oil magnate in California. His thirst for wealth and power leads to a conflict with the young preacher Eli Sunday (Paul Dano), who represents the religious community. The confrontation between them escalates into a tragic struggle that destroys both their lives.

Cast

• Daniel Day-Lewis — Daniel Plainview
• Paul Dano — Paul Sunday / Eli Sunday
• Kevin J. O'Connor — Henry Brands
• Ciaran Hinds — Fletcher Hamilton
• Dillon Freasier — H.W. Plainview (child)
• Russell Harvard — H.W. Plainview (adult)
• Paul F. Tompkins — Prescott
• David Willis — A.B. Seaman
• John C. Reilly — (voice) narrator in trailer

Crew

• Director, Screenwriter, Producer — Paul Thomas Anderson
• Cinematographer — Robert Elswit
• Composer — Jonny Greenwood (Radiohead)
• Editor — Dylan Tichenor
• Studios — Ghoulardi Film Company, Paramount Vantage, Miramax Films

Awards and Recognition

The film received eight Academy Award nominations, including Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Adapted Screenplay. Daniel Day-Lewis won the Oscar for Best Actor, and Robert Elswit won for Best Cinematography. The film has also been recognized as one of the best films of the decade by many critics.

Franchise Timeline

The film has no direct sequels or prequels, but it is part of Paul Thomas Anderson's body of work. It is recommended to watch alongside his other films such as «There Will Be Blood» (2007) and «The Master» (2012).

Where to Watch

• Paramount+ (official streaming) — https://www.paramountplus.com
• Amazon Prime Video — possible rental or purchase
• Apple TV — possible rental or purchase
• YouTube — possible rental or purchase
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