Summary

  • William Hale, portrayed by Robert De Niro in Killers of the Flower Moon, was a ruthless cattleman involved in a real-life tragedy, as Osage tribe members were murdered after the discovery of petroleum on their land.
  • Hale encouraged his nephew to marry a full-blood Osage woman to gain access to the oil profits, showing his willingness to exploit the situation.
  • Director Martin Scorsese aims to bring the heinous acts against the Osage people to light, emphasizing the importance of doing justice and immersing audiences in the tragedy.