Who directed Cold Mountain?
Anthony Minghella wrote and directed Cold Mountain, adapting it from Charles Frazier's bestselling 1997 novel of the same name.
Questions about Cold Mountain (film)
Short answers, pulled from the story.
What is Cold Mountain about?
Cold Mountain follows a wounded deserter from the Confederate army who journeys home near the end of the American Civil War to reunite with the woman he loves. Back home, she works to keep the family farm at Black Cove running while the local Home Guard threatens her and her neighbors.
When was Cold Mountain released and how much money did it make?
Cold Mountain was released theatrically on the 25th of December 2003 by Miramax Films. It grossed $95.6 million in the United States and Canada and $77.4 million in other territories, for a worldwide total of over $173 million.
Where was Cold Mountain filmed?
Cold Mountain was shot mostly in Romania, with additional scenes filmed in Virginia, South Carolina, and North Carolina. Production moved to Romania partly to bring down the budget, and Transylvania's less modern infrastructure helped it stand in for 19th century Appalachia.
Did Cold Mountain win any Academy Awards?
Cold Mountain received seven nominations at the 76th Academy Awards, including Best Actor for Jude Law. Renée Zellweger won the award for Best Supporting Actress.
Why did Cold Mountain's budget grow so much larger than planned?
Cold Mountain began as a period love story budgeted around $40 million but grew into an epic costing nearly $120 million. Tom Cruise wanted the lead role but the studio would not meet his $20 million fee, and after MGM pulled out during filming in October 2002, Harvey Weinstein agreed to fund the $80 million production after receiving a $10 million tax break.