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An unprecedented look inside the private world of J.D. Salinger, the reclusive author of The Catcher in the Rye.An unprecedented look inside the private world of J.D. Salinger, the reclusive author of The Catcher in the Rye.An unprecedented look inside the private world of J.D. Salinger, the reclusive author of The Catcher in the Rye.
- Awards
- 2 nominations
J.D. Salinger
- Self - Writer
- (archive footage)
Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaShows the last ever photographs of J. D. Salinger
- GoofsWhen reviewing JD Salinger's military service, the painting "The Price" by war artist Tom Lea is briefly shown. The image of the painting has been flopped from left to right.
- ConnectionsFeatures Today (1952)
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Good Biopic, A Bit Long
An unprecedented look inside the private world of J.D. Salinger, the reclusive author of The Catcher in the Rye.
I didn't know very much about J. D. Salinger, and frankly was not a huge fan of "Catcher" (though perhaps I should revisit it). That being said, this was an interesting look at a literary giant. I loved the WWII aspects, and I had no idea about Oona O'Neill; her relationship with Chaplin is legendary, but Salinger, too? The film's biggest weakness is that it could probably be trimmed by a good thirty minutes. Much of the running time is focused on actors commenting on Salinger and his work. I understand that they provide a name to help ell the documentary, but their opinions dob't really have any value if they never met the man.
I didn't know very much about J. D. Salinger, and frankly was not a huge fan of "Catcher" (though perhaps I should revisit it). That being said, this was an interesting look at a literary giant. I loved the WWII aspects, and I had no idea about Oona O'Neill; her relationship with Chaplin is legendary, but Salinger, too? The film's biggest weakness is that it could probably be trimmed by a good thirty minutes. Much of the running time is focused on actors commenting on Salinger and his work. I understand that they provide a name to help ell the documentary, but their opinions dob't really have any value if they never met the man.
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- Country of origin
- Language
- Also known as
- Gåtan J. D. Salinger
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- Budget
- $2,000,000 (estimated)
- Gross US & Canada
- $583,633
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $86,956
- Sep 8, 2013
- Gross worldwide
- $650,675
- Runtime2 hours
- Color
- Sound mix
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