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Salinger
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Salinger

2013 · 125 min Documentary
6.3 / 10 · TMDB

An in-depth investigation into the private world of the American writer J. D. Salinger (1919-2010), who lived most of his life behind the impenetrable wall of a self-imposed seclusion: how his dramatic experiences during World War II influenced his life and work, his relationships with very young women, his obsessive writing methods, his many literary secrets.

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🎬 MovieFinder's Take

The film doesn't rush. It trusts the viewer — gives time to inhabit the characters, understand what's really happening. Direction here serves the actors rather than overwhelming them.

This film doesn't entertain — it speaks. If you're ready for that, it'll leave a mark. If not — it'll seem slow.

A good choice for those who value subtle direction and honest performance.

Director: Shane Salerno

— MovieFinder Editorial

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Viewing atmosphere: Unhurried, on a weekday evening. Put down the phone, let the film work.

🎭 Cast

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Michael Mcdermott

Self - Photojournalist

A. E. Hotchner

A. E. Hotchner

Self - Writer

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Jean Miller

Self - Salinger's Friend

Gore Vidal

Gore Vidal

Self - Writer

Tom Wolfe

Tom Wolfe

Self - Writer

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John Guare

Self - Playwright

Philip Seymour Hoffman

Philip Seymour Hoffman

Self - Actor

Martin Sheen

Martin Sheen

Self - Actor

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Harvey Jason

Self - Rare Bookseller

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Paul Alexander

Self - Salinger's Biographer

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