Salinger (2013)

09/06/2013 (US) • Documentary • 2h 5m

Uncover the mystery but don't spoil the secrets!

Overview

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.

Salinger (2013)

09/06/2013 (US) • 2h 5m

Documentary

Uncover the mystery but don't spoil the secrets!

Overview

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.

Top Billed Cast

Michael Mcdermott

Self - Photojournalist

Self - Writer

Self - Salinger's Friend

Self - Writer

Self - Writer

Self - Playwright

Philip Seymour Hoffman

Self - Actor

Self - Actor

Self - Rare Bookseller

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

$2,000,000.00

Revenue

$650,675.00

Keywords

new york city

based on novel or book

world war ii

biography

older man younger woman relationship

docudrama

traumatic experience

portrait of an artist

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