Wild Horse Nine brings star power to dark comedy
Director Martin McDonagh's new dark comedy, 'Wild Horse Nine,' is set to hit theaters this weekend. The film stars John Malkovich and Sam Rockwell as CIA agents on a mission to Easter Island in 1973.
Why it matters
The film is generating significant Oscar buzz, highlighting current trends in high-profile independent cinema.
NEW YORK -- A new film already generating Oscar buzz is heading to theaters this weekend.
"Wild Horse Nine," a dark comedy from director Martin McDonagh, follows two longtime CIA agents whose mission takes them to Easter Island as something sinister unfolds around them.
The film stars John Malkovich and Sam Rockwell, alongside Steve Buscemi, Mariana Di Girolamo and Parker Posey.
Entertainment reporter Joelle Garguilo spoke with members of the cast and crew about the film, which is set in 1973 as Chile stands on the brink of a military coup.
The story centers on Chris and Lee, two CIA agents played by Rockwell and Malkovich.
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