Amsterdam - (2022)
Dr. Burt Berendsen and lawyer Harold Woodman are hired by Elizabeth Meekins to investigate the suspicious death of her father, a high-ranking general.
The trio discovers a wealthy cabal—the "Committee of Five"—aiming to replace the President with a popular general, Gil Dillenbeck (based on Smedley Butler ). Key Characters The film features an expansive ensemble cast :
Critics were mixed, often praising the cast but calling the narrative incoherent or "all over the place". If you'd like, I can provide more specific details on: Real-life historical parallels to the Business Plot Critiques of the film's visual style and pacing The significance of the "Amsterdam" flashback sequence Amsterdam (2022)
💡 The story emphasizes that "love is real" and explores the bonds formed in war as a defense against the rise of fascism. Production & Release Details Director: David O. Russell. Premiere: September 18, 2022, at Alice Tully Hall.
A nurse who used war shrapnel to create avant-garde art. Key Characters The film features an expansive ensemble
The plot is loosely based on the real-life "Business Plot" of 1933, a political conspiracy to oust President Franklin D. Roosevelt and install a military dictator.
The daughter of the deceased general whose death sparks the investigation. Russell
The esteemed general whom the conspirators try to recruit for their coup.