Published 16:03 IST, August 9th 2020

Leonardo DiCaprio's 'The Aviator' had 15 pages of script; Read

Leonardo DiCaprio's 'The Aviator is helmed by Martin Scorsese and penned by John Logan. Very few fans are aware that the film had 15 drafts of script. Read on.

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Aviator marked second collaboration between actor Leonardo DiCaprio and director Martin Scorsese. 2004 American epic biographical drama film was one of highly anticipated films of DiCaprio at time. Co-produced by Michael Mann, Sandy Climan, Graham King and Charles Evan Jr, this 2004 film is based on a n-fiction book titled Howard Hughes: Secret Life, penned by Charles Higham. 

Acemy-Award winning film features Leonardo DiCaprio, Cate Blanchett, Kate Beckinsale, John C Reilly, Alec Baldwin, Alan Alda, and Jude Law in key roles. Many fans are unaware that screenwriter of film, John Logan penned around 15 drafts of script. Re on to kw more about this story:

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Leonardo DiCaprio's ' Aviator' h 15 drafts of script

According to online magazine Mental Floss, screenwriter John Logan initially worked on script of film that consisted of 225 ps. Leonardo DiCaprio, who plays le role in movie, re each draft and worked with Logan. DiCaprio n discussed history and re transcripts of Hughes trials.

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magazine also mentions that Leonardo DiCaprio, John Logan and Martin Scorsese re every p of script. If reports are to be believed, n DiCaprio went through Hughe's part of script, while on or hand, John Logan re or parts. According to magazine, screenwriter worked on about 15 drafts in over five years. 

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re are several or things about film that are t kwn to many fans. According to director, filming of movie was completed within a short span of ninety-one days. Also, movie went on to become first feature film where DiCaprio's production company was involved. 

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Leonardo DiCaprio's Aviator released on December 25, 2004, in United States. DiCaprio plays role of Howard Hughes while Cate Blanchett portrays Karine Hepburn. film was minated for eleven Acemy Awards and also received or awards including Golden Globe Awards, BAFTA Awards and many more. re are many factors that contributed to success of film. film received widespre acclaim for actors' performances, cinematography and direction. 

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16:03 IST, August 9th 2020