Period movies seem to be doing well in Hollywood. The movie "The Ottoman Lieutenant" is another addition to a period film enough to bring the much needed excitement, drama and suspense such that the movie was shot before World War I.
The movie "The Ottoman Lieutenant" also is about an unconventional love story between a strong-willed woman and an American Doctor. They met in a remote medical mission in the Ottoman Empire.
According to Movie Insider, the movie "The Ottoman Lieutenant" begins as both the doctor and the woman bask in the beauty of the Ottoman Empire. However, the place is both exotic and dangerous at the same time.
The movie "The Ottoman Lieutenant" continues as the woman's loyalty is tested for both Jude and the mission's founder when she falls in love with their perceived enemy. He is lieutenant in the Ottoman Imperial Army.
Falling in love with a member of the army, the relationship made it easier for them to attack and invade. With this, she has to make the ultimate decision which could mean sacrificing her love for the lieutenant for the sake of saving the rest.
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As added by IMDb, the movie "The Ottoman Lieutenant" stars Hollywood A-lister Josh Hartnett as Jude, Michiel Huisman as Ismail, Hera Hilmar as Lillie, Ben Kingsley as Woodruff. They are also joined by Haluk Bilginer as Khalil Bey, Affif Ben Badra as Christapor and many more.
The movie "The Ottoman Lieutenant" is directed by Joseph Ruben. The movie is written by Jeff Stockwell for the screenplay.
The Oscar run of the movie "The Ottoman Lieutenant" is due this month of Dec. 2016. The nationwide release of the movie is set on Feb. 2017. The exact date has yet to be officially announced.
Both Josh Hartnett and Ben Kingsley have already appeared and worked together in Lucky Number Slevin back in 2006. With both actors working together in the past, both are sure to deliver convincing and natural acting needed to glorify their characters in the movie "The Ottoman Lieutenant."
