The Current War

2017

12+

97 daqiqa

Edison and Westinghouse battle to control America’s future through electric power.

“Battle of the Currents” is a historical drama film about the famous electricity competition of the late 19th century. The plot depicts the technological struggle between Thomas Edison and George Westinghouse. While Edison promotes a direct current system, Westinghouse develops alternating current with the help of Nikola Tesla. Their confrontation continues not only in science, but also in the field of business and politics. The film highlights the innovations of the Industrial Revolution, the popularization of electricity and the ambitions of great inventors. The picture is distinguished by its visual style, historical setting and strong performances by the actors. The roles of Benedict Cumberbatch and Michael Shannon create the main dramatic force of the film.

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  • IMDb: 6.5 (40000 ovoz)
  • Kino Poisk: 6.7 (26627 ovoz)
  • Drama
  • Biography
  • Historical
  • USA
  • Uzbek