Out of the Furnace is an upcoming 2013 American thriller film, directed by Scott Cooper from a screenplay written by Cooper and Brad Ingelsby. Produced by Ridley Scott and Leonardo DiCaprio for Relativity Media, the film stars Christian Bale, Casey Affleck, Woody Harrelson, Zoe Saldana, Forest Whitaker, Willem Dafoe and Sam Shepard. The film will receive a limited release in the U.S on November 27,2013, followed by a wider theatrical release on December 6.
In Out of the Furnace trailer, the critically acclaimed writer and director of "Crazy Heart", comes a gripping and gritty drama about family, fate, circumstance, and justice. Russell Baze (Christian Bale) has a rough life; he works a dead-end blue collar job at the local steel mill by day and cares for his terminally ill father by night.
In Out of the Furnace movie, Christian Bale plays Russell, an ex-con who seeks vengeance when his brother (Casey Affleck) disappears after getting involved with a crime ring led by a ruthless boss. Co-written and directed by Scott Cooper, the drama focuses on the hardships of life in the Rust Belt town of Braddock, Pa- and on the family bonds that drive Russell to avenge his brother despite the protests of his girl friend. (Zoe Saldana). It seemed uplifting and tragic at the same time," says Bale of his character's arc in the film. In the midst of this crumbling town of Braddock, Pennsylvania, which people were deserting, (Russell) was somebody who was staying, and also staying with principles and loyalty that defined his life, regardless of the consequences. And therefore a very memorable individual.
According to Cooper, Out of Furnace Bale's character's struggle is symbolic of American life during the recession. "Through his faith and the support of his family and community and through his resolve, he emerges a stronger man. "Much like America has after coming through these last five or six difficult years." The director is especially proud of bringing a spotlight to a part of the country that isn't represented onscreen very often. Many people refer to its pejoratively as 'flyover states'. But I have a real fondness for those people who live in the heartland of America, and I like to see their stories onscreen.