Ocean’s Eleven

film by Soderbergh [2001]

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Affleck

  • Michelle Williams and Casey Affleck in Manchester by the Sea
    In Casey Affleck

    …the commercially successful caper comedy Ocean’s Eleven (2001), a role he repeated in Ocean’s Twelve (2004) and Ocean’s Thirteen (2007). Affleck drew favorable reviews for his performance as the depressed title character in Steve Buscemi’s Lonesome Jim (2005).

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Clooney

  • George Clooney
    In George Clooney

    Clooney’s next film, Ocean’s Eleven (2001), followed a group of con artists as they robbed a casino. His portrayal of Danny Ocean, the group’s ringleader, continued throughout the movie’s sequels, Ocean’s Twelve (2004) and Ocean’s Thirteen (2007). Clooney made his film directorial debut during one of the breaks…

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Damon

discussed in biography

  • Steven Soderbergh
    In Steven Soderbergh: Ocean’s series and Magic Mike

    In 2002 Soderbergh directed Ocean’s Eleven, a remake of a 1960 crime-caper film, starring some of Hollywood’s most prominent actors, including Clooney, Brad Pitt, and Matt Damon. That film, along with its sequels, Ocean’s Twelve (2004) and Ocean’s Thirteen (2007), was highly profitable. After the poorly received films

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Pitt

  • Brad Pitt
    In Brad Pitt: Films from the late 1990s and beyond

    …following year he starred in Ocean’s Eleven, a comedy caper about con artists. The film was a major success and led to the sequels Ocean’s Twelve (2004) and Ocean’s Thirteen (2007). In 2004 Pitt portrayed the Greek warrior Achilles in Troy.

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Reiner

  • Carl Reiner
    In Carl Reiner: Acting

    …notably the popular Ocean’s trilogy—Ocean’s Eleven (2001), Ocean’s Twelve (2004), and Ocean’s Thirteen (2007). His TV credits included guest appearances on Mad About You, for which he won an Emmy; The Larry Sanders Show; Ally McBeal; and Parks and Recreation. He also had a recurring role in the animated…

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Roberts

  • Julia Roberts
    In Julia Roberts

    …Damon in the blockbuster comedy Ocean’s Eleven (2001) and its sequel Ocean’s Twelve (2004). She also appeared in the relationship drama Closer (2004).

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