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2010

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Paul Kemp is a freelance journalist who finds himself at a critical turning point in his life while writing for a run-down newspaper in the Caribbean. Paul is challenged on many levels as he tries to carve out a more secure niche for himself amidst a group of lost souls all bent on self-destruction. Read more

Starring	Johnny Depp, Amber Heard, Giovanni Ribisi, Aaron Eckhart
Director	Bruce Robinson
Genres	Action/Adventure, Comedy, Drama

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Depp convinced Robinson to end retirement for Rum Diary
- WENN Newsdesk
- 27 Oct 2011
Director Bruce Robinson only agreed to step behind the camera for The Rum Diary after Johnny Depp "hounded" him into taking charge. Robinson vowed never to direct another film after 1992 flop Jennifer 8, and stuck to his word until Depp contacted him about the movie adaptation of his late pal Hunter S. Thompson's book. And the director is delighted he overcame his reluctance to tackle the project. He tells Total Film magazine, "The worst creative experience I've ever had in my life was working Read more
Depp to perform on Rum Diary soundtrack
- WENN Newsdesk
- 12 Oct 2011
Johnny Depp will show off his musical skills on the soundtrack for his upcoming movie The Rum Diary. The actor is releasing the album through his production company Infinitum Nihil, and it will feature an instrumental from the Johnny Depp Band and a duet with JJ Holiday. The record will also feature Christopher Young's score, Dean Martin's Volare and Patti Smith's The Mermaid Song, according to Billboard.com. The film is adapted from the novel of the same name from Depp's longtime friend, the... Read more
Heard: 'I deserved Rum Diary role more than Scarlett'
- 13 Apr 2010
Amber Heard may have sparked a war of words with Scarlett Johansson after insisting she beat the sexy star to a coveted role in new film The Rum Diary because she's a better actress. The Pineapple Express beauty landed the role of Johnny Depp's fiancee in the big screen adaptation of late author Hunter S. Thompson's book - and claims she "deserved" the part. Heard insists she had a closer connection to Thompson's work than her rivals, who also included Depp's Pirates of the Caribbean co-star... Read more
Depp surprises Robinson with rare book
- WENN Newsdesk
- 23 Sep 2011
Johnny Depp showed his generous side by handing over a priceless poetry book from his collection to his The Rum Diary director Bruce Robinson as a gift. Depp invited Robinson to stay at his home, where he showed off his collection of pricey paintings and rare book manuscripts. After leaving the actor's mansion, Robinson was delighted to find that Depp had secretly placed a volume of French poetry in his suitcase for him to keep. He says, "I don't know how Johnny gets everything done. With the... Read more
Autumn Movie Preview 2011
- 05 Sep 2011
Ladies and gentlemen, start your engines! Tis autumn and the Oscar season is just around the corner. The Venice and Toronto International Film Festivals – and on their heels, London – will give us a preview of what we can expect in the hype and glory department. Autumn also seems to give permission to distributors to raise the IQ bar a degree or ten. According to industry wisdom, there is a significant audience that doesn’t mind smart movies but would prefer to enjoy the... Read more

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