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The Current War review: Benedict Cumberbatch’s Thomas Edison doesn’t quite light up the screen
In the late 1800s, Thomas Edison (Benedict Cumberbatch) and George Westinghouse (Michael Shannon) compete to power the United States with a new, seemingly miraculous form of energy: electricity.
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‘The Current War' movie review: Benedict Cumberbatch stars as Thomas Edison in drama about two titans of electricity
Thomas Edison (played by Benedict Cumberbatch ... His biggest rival was George Westinghouse (Michael Shannon), who was backed by Nikola Tesla (Nicholas Hoult). The competition between the two ...
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Powering Progress: A Look at New York’s Electrification Journey Since Edison’s Era
On September 4, 1882, a significant chapter in the history of electricity began when Thomas Edison ... like Nikola Tesla and George Westinghouse, began to overshadow Edison’s DC system.
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The Current War - Full Cast & Crew
Benedict Cumberbatch is Thomas Edison, the celebrity inventor ... his plans are upended by charismatic businessman George Westinghouse (Michael Shannon), who believes he and his partner, the ...