The Current War
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Electricity titans Thomas Edison and George Westinghouse compete to create a sustainable system and market it to the American people.
The Current War is a 2018 historical drama following the fierce competition between Thomas Edison and George Westinghouse as they battle to develop and popularize competing electrical systems in America. Released in February 2018, the film explores the business rivalry and technological innovation that shaped modern electricity.
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Wide release in United States · Rated PG-13
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Benedict CumberbatchThomas Edison
Michael ShannonGeorge Westinghouse
Nicholas HoultNikola Tesla
Katherine WaterstonMarguerite Westinghouse
Tom HollandSamuel Insull
Matthew MacfadyenJ.P. Morgan
Tuppence MiddletonMary Edison
Stanley TownsendFranklin Pope
Damien MolonyBourke Cockran
Conor MacNeillWilliam Kemmler
Celyn JonesSherman Quincy
Craig RobertsRobert Lane
Harry MellingBenjamin Vale
Colin StintonDaniel Burnham
Oliver PowellLeo
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THE CURRENT WAR: Director's Cut | Official Trailer | 101 Studios
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When was The Current War released?
The Current War was released on February 1, 2018.
What is The Current War about?
The film dramatizes the real-world competition between electricity pioneers Thomas Edison and George Westinghouse as they each attempt to create and market their own electrical systems to the American public.
What genre is The Current War?
The Current War is a historical drama that examines the technological and business rivalry of the late 19th century.
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