The Most Historically Accurate Hollywood Films

Cold Mountain

Cold Mountain recounts the true story of a wounded Confederate army soldier at the end of the Civil War and his journey home to his wife. Though the characters are fictional, the time and events aren't. The Anthony Minghella film was checked by historical scholars and has been deemed an "honorable" take on life in the 1800s United States. Performances by Jude Law and Nicole Kidman also shine, both for their star quality and honest take on life as separated lovers through a war.

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The More You Know

  • Charles Darwin invented his own office armchair with wheels.
  • Paul Schrader wrote Taxi Driver in five days. It is rumoured he had a loaded gun by his desk for “inspiration and motivation”.
  • Viggo Mortensen had no intention of working on The Lord of the Rings until his son begged him to do it.
  • The filming of 'The Godfather' was disrupted by an actual Mafia member, Joe Colombo. Producer Al Ruddy met with him and reviewed the script, striking the word "Mafia" completely from the movie. Colombo and his pals also managed to elbow their way into casting and ended up as extras in the film.
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