The narrative explores individual achievement versus state control, central to Ayn Rand's Objectivism . 2. Cast & Production
Despite being a direct sequel, the film features an entirely different cast from the first part. Samantha Mathis as Dagny Taggart. Jason Beghe as Henry "Hank" Rearden. Esai Morales as Francisco d'Anconia. Atlas Shrugged: Part II (2012)
Atlas Shrugged: Part II (also titled Atlas Shrugged II: The Strike ) is the second installment in a science fiction drama trilogy based on Ayn Rand’s 1957 novel. It was released in 2012 and directed by John Putch. 1. Synopsis & Key Plot Points Samantha Mathis as Dagny Taggart
Taggart must find the motor’s creator before the country completely destabilizes, all while being monitored by a mysterious figure. Atlas Shrugged: Part II (also titled Atlas Shrugged
Dagny Taggart, COO of Taggart Transcontinental, discovers a prototype motor that can draw unlimited energy from static electricity.