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Atlas Shrugged: Part II

Atlas Shrugged: Part II

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Atlas Shrugged: Part II

"Who is John Galt?"

2012

1h 52m

5.2(147 votes)

Drama

Science Fiction

Mystery

Overview

Railroad owner Dagny Taggart and steel mogul Henry Rearden search desperately for the inventor of a revolutionary motor as the U.S. government continues to spread its control over the national economy.

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10 featured cast members

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Samantha Mathis

Samantha Mathis

Dagny Taggart

Jason Beghe

Jason Beghe

Henry Rearden

Esai Morales

Esai Morales

Francisco d'Anconia

Patrick Fabian

Patrick Fabian

James Taggart

Kim Rhodes

Kim Rhodes

Lillian Rearden

Richard T. Jones

Richard T. Jones

Eddie Willers

D. B. Sweeney

D. B. Sweeney

John Galt

Paul McCrane

Paul McCrane

Wesley Mouch

John Rubinstein

John Rubinstein

Dr. Floyd Ferris

Robert Picardo

Robert Picardo

Dr. Robert Stadler

Creative team

Directed by: John Putch
Written by: Duncan Scott
Brian Patrick O'Toole
Produced by: John Aglialoro
Jeff Freilich

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