Water For Elephants

Description

Based on the acclaimed bestseller, WATER FOR ELEPHANTS presents an unexpected romance in a uniquely compelling setting. Veterinary school student Jacob meets and falls in love with Marlena, a star performer in a circus of a bygone era. They discover beauty amidst the world of the Big Top, and come together through their compassion for a special elephant. Against all odds -- including the wrath of Marlena's charismatic but dangerous husband, August -- Jacob and Marlena find lifelong love.

Director: Francis Lawrence
Screenplay by: Richard LaGravenese, based on the novel “Water for Elephants” by Sara Gruen
Producers: Erwin Stoff, Gil Netter, Andrew Tennenbaum
Cast: Reese Witherspoon, Robert Pattinson, Christoph Waltz
Release date: 22nd April 2011