Belly of the Beast
Under notorious literary titan Norman Mailer’s mentorship, Jack Henry Abbott is paroled after nearly a decade in prison and gains instant popularity among the literary elite. However, he struggles with life on the outside, whilst Mailer turns his back on the man after becoming jealous of Jack’s rising fame. The rebuff leads to Jack spiralling and committing an act of violence in a New York City diner just six weeks after his release.
Director: Andrew Haigh
Genre: Drama
Cast
- Ben Stiller - Norman Mailer
- Colin Farrell - Jack Henry Abbott
Screenplay
- Andrew Haigh (Screenplay)
- Jerome Loving (Novel)
- Alexis Jolly (Screenplay)
Production: Village Roadshow Pictures, Film4 Productions, Chapel Place Productions
Country: Ireland, United Kingdom, United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Andrew Haigh
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Belly of the Beast about?
- Under notorious literary titan Norman Mailer’s mentorship, Jack Henry Abbott is paroled after nearly a decade in prison and gains instant popularity among the literary elite. However, he struggles with life on the outside, whilst Mailer turns his back on the man after becoming jealous of Jack’s rising fame. The rebuff leads to Jack spiralling and committing an act of violence in a New York City diner just six weeks after his release.
- Who directed Belly of the Beast?
- Belly of the Beast was directed by Andrew Haigh.
- Who stars in Belly of the Beast?
- Belly of the Beast stars Ben Stiller, Colin Farrell.
- What genre is Belly of the Beast?
- Belly of the Beast is a Drama film.
- Where was Belly of the Beast produced?
- Belly of the Beast was produced in Ireland, United Kingdom, United States of America.