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American Splendor (2003)

Documentary Drama
Rated R
100 min.
Release Date
August 15, 2003 (LA/NY)
DVD Release Date
February 3, 2004 (Buy on Amazon)
Director
Bob Pulcini, Shari Springer Berman
Writer
Bob Pulcini, Shari Springer Berman
Cast
Danielle Batone, Madylin Sweeten, James McCaffrey, Molly Shannon, Donal Logue, Joyce Brabner, Toby Radloff, Robert Pulcini, Judah Friedlander, James Urbaniak, Earl Billings, Shari Springer Berman, Harvey Pekar, Hope Davis, Paul Giamatti
Running Time
100 minutes
MPA Rating
Rated R for language

The true story of notoriously grumpy Harvey Pekar, a file clerk by day who puts his life experiences into a comic book by night.... Full synopsis »

MOVIE REVIEW

Paul Giamatti stars as Harvey Pekar in one of the most critically acclaimed movies of 2003, American Splendor. A unique blend of storytelling and documentary, Splendor is one of the more enjoyable movies this year, and is enhanced by Giamatti's stellar performance. Full movie review »
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