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Theatrical Release Date:
08/15/2003
DVD Release Date:
02/03/2004
Run Time:
100min.
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Director(s):
Distributor(s):
Fine Line
MPAA Rating:
R for language.
Genre(s):
Drama
Plot: The documentary directing team of Robert Pulcini and Shari Springer Berman makes their narrative feature debut with the biographical comedy drama American Splendor. Read More
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I watched this movie for the first time a few days ago and was blown away by it. I really loved it! Mary Kjos
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