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American Splendor

American Splendor

2003R1h 41m

Nominated for an Oscar ›

Comedy
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Ordinary life is pretty complex stuff

An original mix of fiction and reality illuminates the life of comic book hero everyman Harvey Pekar.

Director: Shari Springer Berman, Robert Pulcini
Writers: Shari Springer Berman, Robert Pulcini
Music: Mark Suozzo
Cinematography: Terry Stacey
Rated: R · Under 17 requires an accompanying parent or adult guardian.

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Cast

Paul GiamattiHarvey Pekar
Hope DavisJoyce Brabner
Judah FriedlanderToby Radloff
James UrbaniakRobert Crumb
Earl BillingsMr. Boats
James McCaffreyFred
Maggie MooreAlice Quinn
Vivienne BeneschLana
Daniel TayYoung Harvey
Harvey PekarReal Harvey

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