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Cillian Murphy Starring In True Crime Film About 1960s Mining Murders
Published 2 years ago
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Cillian Murphy, the recent Oscar winner for his outstanding performance in the hit historical film "Oppenheimer," is all set to both produce and star in the upcoming film adaptation of "Blood Runs Coal." This true crime story revolves around the murder of Joseph Yablonski and his family by a rival mining labor leader during the 1960s.
Universal Pictures, the studio responsible for "Oppenheimer," has secured the rights for this adaptation. The screenplay will be penned by Jez Butterworth ("Ford v Ferrari") and John-Henry Butterworth ("Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny"), as reported by various sources.
Based on the book "Blood Runs Coal: The Yablonski Murders and the Battle for the United Mine Workers of America" by Mark A. Bradley, published in 2020, the film will delve into the 1969 assassination of Joseph Yablonski, his wife, and daughter. This tragic event occurred during a pivotal moment in the mining industry's history.
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Universal Pictures, the studio responsible for "Oppenheimer," has secured the rights for this adaptation. The screenplay will be penned by Jez Butterworth ("Ford v Ferrari") and John-Henry Butterworth ("Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny"), as reported by various sources.
Based on the book "Blood Runs Coal: The Yablonski Murders and the Battle for the United Mine Workers of America" by Mark A. Bradley, published in 2020, the film will delve into the 1969 assassination of Joseph Yablonski, his wife, and daughter. This tragic event occurred during a pivotal moment in the mining industry's history.
Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/murder-files-unsealed--6017387/support.