Louis Zamperini Dies

[irishog77]

In a world and society where the term "hero" is over-saturated, this man was a true hero.

He accomplished much, endured much, and inspires much.

Thank you for your service to our country....and thank you for telling your story. You will be missed.

 

[Me2SouthBend]

Reps for the thread and recognizing his accomplishments. He was a great one. RIP Louis or more approriately, Mr. Zamperini.

 

[woolybug25]

The man lived an extraordinary life (a former Olympian who spent 47 days lost at sea and two more years as a prisoner of war during World War II). Rest in peace.

In related news, they are currently in production of a movie about his life called, "Unbroken". Directed by Angelina Jolie.

 

[irishog77]

The man lived an extraordinary life (a former Olympian who spent 47 days lost at sea and two more years as a prisoner of war during World War II). Rest in peace.

In related news, they are currently in production of a movie about his life called, "Unbroken". Directed by Angelina Jolie.

The Coen's may have written the film, or produced it?

I read awhile back (so this info isn't gospel and somebody feel free to correct me where I'm wrong) that the rights to his story were first gained something like 50-60 years ago. Somebody big (Kirk Douglas?) was attached to it and/or owned the rights. But it never materialized. Then the rights were sold, and again it sat for years and years.

I am truly amazed it has taken Hollywood soooo long to make a film and tell the story of this guy. I'm glad the Seabiscuit lady was able to tell the story through a book though.

 

[Me2SouthBend]

The man lived an extraordinary life (a former Olympian who spent 47 days lost at sea and two more years as a prisoner of war during World War II). Rest in peace.

In related news, they are currently in production of a movie about his life called, "Unbroken". Directed by Angelina Jolie.

Due out 12/25.

 

[connect the dots]

The Coen's may have written the film, or produced it?

I read awhile back (so this info isn't gospel and somebody feel free to correct me where I'm wrong) that the rights to his story were first gained something like 50-60 years ago. Somebody big (Kirk Douglas?) was attached to it and/or owned the rights. But it never materialized. Then the rights were sold, and again it sat for years and years.

I am truly amazed it has taken Hollywood soooo long to make a film and tell the story of this guy. I'm glad the Seabiscuit lady was able to tell the story through a book though.

The author of Unbroken is Laura Hillenbrand.

 

[Me2SouthBend]

The Coen's may have written the film, or produced it?

I read awhile back (so this info isn't gospel and somebody feel free to correct me where I'm wrong) that the rights to his story were first gained something like 50-60 years ago. Somebody big (Kirk Douglas?) was attached to it and/or owned the rights. But it never materialized. Then the rights were sold, and again it sat for years and years.

I am truly amazed it has taken Hollywood soooo long to make a film and tell the story of this guy. I'm glad the Seabiscuit lady was able to tell the story through a book though.

I heard today that Universal (may have been a different studio) has owned the rights to the movie for 53 years, so yes you are correct.

 

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