The Aviator

Martin Scorsese directed and John Logan wrote The Aviator, a 2004 American epic biographical drama film. The film follows the life of Howard Hughes, an aviation pioneer and director of the film Hell's Angels, and is based on the non-fiction book Howard Hughes: The Secret Life by Charles Higham, published in 1993. Hughes' life is chronicled in the film from 1927 to 1947, during which time he became a wealthy film producer and aviation tycoon while also becoming more unstable as a result of severe obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD).

On a budget of $110 million, it earned $214 million and received several awards. At the 11th Screen Actors Guild Awards, DiCaprio was nominated for Outstanding Male Actor in a Leading Role, while Blanchett won Outstanding Female Actor in a Supporting Role.

Detailed Information:
Directed by: Martin Scorsese
Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Cate Blanchett, Kate Beckinsale, John C. Reilly
Release dates: December 14, 2004 (New York City)/December 25, 2004 (United States)
Running time: 170 minutes