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Atlas Shrugged II: The Strike

  • 2012
  • PG-13
  • 1h 51m
IMDb RATING
5.3/10
8K
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Atlas Shrugged II: The Strike (2012)
With the global economy on the brink of collapse, Dagny Taggart discovers what might be the answer to a mounting energy crisis and races against the clock to prevent the motor of the World from being stopped for good.
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Railroad owner Dagny Taggart and steel mogul Henry Rearden search desperately for the inventor of a revolutionary motor as the U.S. government continues to spread its control over the nation... Read allRailroad owner Dagny Taggart and steel mogul Henry Rearden search desperately for the inventor of a revolutionary motor as the U.S. government continues to spread its control over the national economy.Railroad owner Dagny Taggart and steel mogul Henry Rearden search desperately for the inventor of a revolutionary motor as the U.S. government continues to spread its control over the national economy.

  • Director
    • John Putch
  • Writers
    • Duke Sandefur
    • Brian Patrick O'Toole
    • Duncan Scott
  • Stars
    • Samantha Mathis
    • Jason Beghe
    • Esai Morales
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  • IMDb RATING
    5.3/10
    8K
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    • Director
      • John Putch
    • Writers
      • Duke Sandefur
      • Brian Patrick O'Toole
      • Duncan Scott
    • Stars
      • Samantha Mathis
      • Jason Beghe
      • Esai Morales
    • 133User reviews
    • 24Critic reviews
    • 26Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 3 nominations total

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    Top Cast54

    Samantha Mathis
    Samantha Mathis
    • Dagny Taggart
    Jason Beghe
    Jason Beghe
    • Henry Rearden
    Esai Morales
    Esai Morales
    • Francisco d'Anconia
    Diedrich Bader
    Diedrich Bader
    • Quentin Daniels
    Jordana Capra
    Jordana Capra
    • Judge Glesie
    Jennifer Cortese
    Jennifer Cortese
    • Gwen
    Rebecca Dunn
    • Female Friend
    Patrick Fabian
    Patrick Fabian
    • James Taggart
    Mel Fair
    Mel Fair
    • Luke Stone
    Kip Gilman
    Kip Gilman
    • Judge Beckston
    Martin Grey
    Martin Grey
    • Reception Guest #1
    Arye Gross
    Arye Gross
    • Ken Danagger
    Michael Gross
    Michael Gross
    • Ted Killman
    Bug Hall
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    • Leonard Small
    Alexa Hamilton
    Alexa Hamilton
    • Giselle
    Amy Hedrick
    • Laura Bradford
    Kevin M. Horton
    Kevin M. Horton
    • Dave Mitchum
    Gildart Jackson
    Gildart Jackson
    • Gilbert Keith-Worthing
    • Director
      • John Putch
    • Writers
      • Duke Sandefur
      • Brian Patrick O'Toole
      • Duncan Scott
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    Storyline

    Did you know

    • Trivia
      All of the roles from Atlas Shrugged: Part I (2011) were recast.
    • Goofs
      Steam locomotives were still in use back in 1957 when the book was published, however they had long passed from the scene by 2016 which is the year that the movie is set in. Staying faithful to to the crash as described in the novel created what can be considered a possible anachronism.
    • Quotes
      • James Taggart: Here's to my wife, Mrs. James Taggart. Love does, indeed, conquer all. Even social and economic barriers. You know, money cannot buy happiness. Truer words were never spoken. We're no longer chasing the almighty dollar. Our ideals are higher than profit. Instead of the aristocracy of money, we have...
      • Francisco d'Anconia: The aristocracy of pull. I mean, now, it's about influence. But you knew that already.
      • James Taggart: What I know is that you need to learn some manners.
      • Reception Guest #1: If you ever doubted that money was the root of all evil, there's your proof.
      • Francisco d'Anconia: So, you think that money is the root of all evil. Have you ever asked yourself "What's the root of money?" Money is a tool that allows us to trade with one another. Your goods for mine. Your efforts for mine. The keystone of civilization. Having money is not the measure of a man. What matters is how he got it. If he produced it by creating value, then his money is a token of honor.
      • James Taggart: Look who's talking about honor.
      • Francisco d'Anconia: But if he's taken it from those who produce, then there is no honor. Then you're simply a looter.
      • Reception Guest #2: Señor d'Anconia, we all know that money is made by the strong at the expense of the weak.
      • Francisco d'Anconia: What kind of strength are you talking about? The power to create value? Or the ability to manipulate, to extort money in back room deals, - to exercise pull?
      • James Taggart: All right... just leave.
      • Francisco d'Anconia: Hey. When money ceases to be the tool by which men deal with one another, then men become the tools of men. Blood, whips, chains or dollars. Take your choice. There is no other. And your time is running out.
    • Crazy credits
      Just before the usual disclaimer at the end ("The events, characters and firms depicted" etc.): Introducing The FISKER KARMA Designed And Engineered By Fisker Automotive, Inc.
    • Alternate versions
      In the theatrical release, when John Galt is revealed at the end of the film, his face is fully lit and visible. In the DVD and Netflix release, his face has been darkened and obscured.
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    Details

    • Release date
      • October 12, 2012 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Official site
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Atlas Shrugged: Part 2 - Either-Or
    • Filming locations
      • Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Atlas 2 Productions
      • Cinema Vehicles
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

    • Budget
      • $10,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $3,336,053
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $1,751,572
      • Oct 14, 2012
    • Gross worldwide
      • $3,336,053
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 1h 51m(111 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.78 : 1

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