In 1977, Harvey Milk (Sean Penn) becomes the nation's first openly gay man to be voted into public office, joining the San Francisco Board of Supervisors. Using his victory to champion not only gay rights but human rights as well, Milk unites a diverse group of people from across the political spectrum with his outspoken manner and sense of humor. But, as he gains recognition and increases his public profile, Milk also faces hostility from fellow supervisor Dan White (Josh Brolin), the man who would ulitmately take the lives of both Milk and Mayor George Moscone (Victor Garber). Directed by Gus Van Sant. With Emile Hirsch, James Franco, Diego Luna, Alison Pill and Lucas Grabeel. Categories: Biography, Drama, Based on a True Story. Year: 2008.
Josh Brolin in Milk
George W. Bush (Josh Brolin) follows in his father's (James Cromwell) footsteps to become the 43rd president of the United States. Overcoming alcoholism and discovering his Christian faith, Bush's eventful and controversial life swings from the triumph of his successful campaign to the tragedy of 9/11 and unpopular war in Iraq. Directed by Oliver Stone. With Elizabeth Banks, Thandie Newton, Ioan Gruffudd, Toby Jones, Jeffrey Wright, Scott Glenn, Ellen Burstyn and Noah Wyle. Categories: Comedy, Crime, Drama, Biography. Year: 2008.
Josh Brolin in W.
After the death of the top gangster in Harlem, Frank Lucas (Denzel Washington), the man's former driver, moves into a position of great power in the drug market. Striking a deal with a Thai general, Lucas is able to smuggle heroin in the coffins of soldiers who died in Vietnam and makes a fortune. But, Richie Roberts (Russell Crowe), a NJ detective with close ties to the streets, aims to bring Lucas down after he is put in charge of a drug trafficking task force. With Roberts bearing down on him, Lucas must do everything he can to stay on top, including dealing with the Italian mafia and corrupt NYPD officers. Directed by Ridley Scott. With Chiwetel Ejiofor, Josh Brolin, Armand Assante and T.I.. Categories: Crime, Drama, Thriller, Based on a True Story. Year: 2007.
Josh Brolin in American Gangster
Directors Quentin Tarantino and Robert Rodriguez present their homage to B-movie thrillers with this intense double-bill spectacular. In "Death Proof," a psycho killer named Stuntman Mike (Kurt Russell) stalks Jungle Julia (Sydney Tamiia Poitier) and her two friends (Jordan Ladd and Vanessa Ferlito) as they hit the town in search of a good time. In "Planet Terror," a small town is overrun with a murderous, zombie army. As the "sickos" take over the night, a gun-legged woman named Cherry (Rose McGowan) and her partner (Freddy Rodríguez) lead a team of accidental warriors in an all out battle. With Josh Brolin, Marley Shelton, Naveen Andrews, Stacy Ferguson and Rosario Dawson. Categories: Horror. Year: 2007.
Josh Brolin in Grindhouse
After a young soldier goes AWOL following his return from Iraq, his father, Hank (Tommy Lee Jones), a career military officer, and his mother, Joan (Susan Sarandon), work together with police detective Emily Sanders (Charlize Theron) to uncover the truth behind his mysterious disappearance. Directed byPaul Haggis. With Jason Patric, James Franco, Frances Fisher and Josh Brolin. Categories: Drama, Mystery. Year: 2007.
Josh Brolin in In the Valley of Elah
While hunting in the Texas countryside, Llewelyn Moss (Josh Brolin) discovers a group of dead bodies, a cache of heroin and more than $2 million in cash. After taking the money and setting out on the road to sort out the details, Moss is pursued by a ruthless assassin (Javier Bardem) intent on covering up the crime and recovering the lost money. Realizing that Llewelyn and his wife (Kelly Macdonald) are in great danger, Ed Tom Bell (Tommy Lee Jones), the local sheriff, investigates the case and attempts to keep the town from being destroyed by violence, despite the suspicion that the times may have past him by. Directed by Ethan Coen and Joel Coen. With Woody Harrelson, Garret Dillahunt and Barry Corbin. Categories: Crime, Drama, Thriller. Year: 2007.
Josh Brolin in No Country for Old Men
When an experimental biological weapon is accidentally released at a remote military base, reformed outlaw El Ray (Freddy Rodríguez) and his sassy ex-girlfriend Cherry Darling (Rose McGowan) head up a team of locals as they defend themselves from a hoard of grotesque, flesh-eating zombies who have been exposed to the toxic nerve gas. While a local ER doctor (Josh Brolin) attempts to diagnose the epidemic and local police attempt to preserve order, El Ray's keen shot and deft reflexes fend off the hungry swarm, while Cherry Darling blasts her way through the "sickos" with a custom-made gun attached to her recently amputated leg. Directed by Robert Rodriguez. With Marley Shelton, Jeff Fahey, Michael Biehn, Bruce Willis, Naveen Andrews, Stacy Ferguson, Nicky Katt and Quentin Tarantino. Categories: Action, Horror, Sci-Fi, Thriller. Year: 2007.
Josh Brolin in Planet Terror
After Krista's (Brittany Murphy) dead body is found by a lonely caretaker (Toni Collette), a forensics graduate student (Rose Byrne), whose sister went missing as a child, believes the girl is her lost sibling. Meanwhile, a woman (Mary Beth Hurt) in an abusive relationship discovers a disturbing connection between her husband (Nick Searcy) and Krista's murder. And, Melora (Marcia Gay Harden), a mother searching for answers about her runaway daughter, finds help in her quest from another troubled young woman (Kerry Washington). Directed by Karen Moncrieff. With Piper Laurie, Giovanni Ribisi, Mary Steenburgen and Bruce Davison. Categories: Drama, Mystery, Thriller. Year: 2006.
Josh Brolin in The Dead Girl