The movie "The Book of Eli"

Year: 2010

Genre: Action/Drama/Thriller/Adventure/Western

Region: USA

Production Company:

Language: English

Release Date: January 15, 2010 (Friday)

English Title: The Book of Eli

Aliases: Eli's Book / Seize the Book / The Road to Protect the Scriptures in the Apocalypse

Screenwriter: Gary Whitta

Directors: Albert Hughes / Allen Hughes

Starring: Denzel Washington / Gary Oldman / Mila Kunis / Jennifer Beals / Michael Gambon / Ray Stevenson / Tom Waits

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IMDB: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1037705 (6.8/10 from 113,953 users)

Synopsis:

In the near future, a catastrophic war erupts on Earth. After the disaster, human civilization is almost completely wiped out, leaving the entire planet in ruins. Survivors struggle to survive amidst limited resources, regressing to a primitive state where violence and bloodshed run rampant. Eli (Denzel Washington), a silent black man, is a lone traveler crossing the desolate American continent, witnessing countless hardships and dangers.

One day, Eli arrives at a bustling town. Carnegie (Gary Oldman), a mysterious and dangerous figure, controls the town’s water supply, making him an immensely wealthy and powerful leader who dominates the area. At this time, rumors spread about a prophecy book that holds the key to humanity's future fate, and Eli is its guardian. Carnegie sends his men to search for the prophecy book but comes up empty-handed. However, fate leads to an inevitable encounter between Carnegie and Eli. What will become of humanity's destiny...