Finally, an Oscar for Viggo? Mortensen shines a light on 1960s-era racism in 'Green Book'

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Viggo Mortensen talks with usatodaylife about 'Green Book,' in which he plays a working class Italian-American chauffeuring a world-class black pianist, played by Mahershala Ali, in the Deep South.

 

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usatodaylife history of violence and eastern promises were great. He plays a good violent guy. I'm not interested in a chauffeur movie.

usatodaylife I hope so, Mr. Mortensen is a great actor.

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