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Patrick Bateman was based on Tom Cruise
Patrick Bateman was based on Tom Cruise
Director Mary Harron discusses Bale's inspiration for Patrick Bateman in American Psycho in a new interview with Blackbook magazine. How did you and Christian Bale develop his character in American Psycho? It was definitely a process. We talked a lot, but he was in L.A. and I was in New ...
Christian Bale’s Inspiration for ‘American Psycho’: Tom Cruise
Christian Bale’s Inspiration for ‘American Psycho’: Tom Cruise
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Christian Bale used Tom Cruise as inspiration for ‘American Psycho’
Christian Bale used Tom Cruise as inspiration for ‘American Psycho’
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‘Pile On Tom Cruise Week’ Continues As Mary Harron Reveals He Served As American Psycho Inspiration
Vulture — ... this energy. Well, we have to admit, that's certainly an inspired choice, especially because it pre-dated Cruise's romp on Oprah's couch by a full five years. And, selfishly, we can only hope that Bale comes across a script sometime soon that will allow the avid Letterman watcher to emulate Joaquin Phoenix's catatonic appearance on screen. Christian Bale’s Inspiration for ‘American Psycho’: Tom Cruise [Black Book via Oh No They Didn't] Read more posts by Mark Graham Filed Under: ...

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