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American Splendor (2003) Movie Summary

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  • COMEDY
  • DRAMA
  • NR
  • 2003
  • FULL HD

The life of underground comic book writer Harvey Pekar is chronicled in this exceptionally droll film. Told through a collage of dramatic sequences, interviews with the real Pekar and his pals, and quirky animated sequences, this cinematic comic book follows Pekar's career, artistic and otherwise; his marriage; his 'cancer year'; and even his boisterous television appearances.

American Splendor Film Synopsis

An original mix of fiction and reality illuminates the life of comic book hero everyman Harvey Pekar.

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American Splendor (2003) Series Cast & Crew

American Splendor (2003) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Paul Giamatti (Harvey Pekar), Hope Davis (Joyce Brabner), Judah Friedlander (Toby Radloff), James Urbaniak (Robert Crumb), Earl Billings (Mr. Boats), James McCaffrey (Fred), Maggie Moore (Alice Quinn), Vivienne Benesch (Lana), Daniel Tay (Young Harvey), Harvey Pekar (Real Harvey), Donal Logue (Stage Actor Harvey), Josh Hutcherson (Robin), Joyce Brabner (Herself), Molly Shannon (Stage Actor Joyce), Toby Radloff (Himself), Eytan Mirsky (The Guitarist), Joey Krajcar (Batman), Chris Ambrose (Superman), Cameron Carter (Green Lantern), Mary Faktor (Housewife), all returned for american splendor movie.

Paul Giamatti (Harvey Pekar)
Paul GiamattiHarvey PekarScore: 56.4
Hope Davis (Joyce Brabner)
Hope DavisJoyce BrabnerScore: 28.7
Judah Friedlander (Toby Radloff)
Judah FriedlanderToby RadloffScore: 18.2
James Urbaniak (Robert Crumb)
James UrbaniakRobert CrumbScore: 16.6
Earl Billings (Mr. Boats)
Earl BillingsMr. BoatsScore: 13.3
James McCaffrey (Fred)
James McCaffreyFredScore: 16.3
Maggie Moore (Alice Quinn)
Maggie MooreAlice QuinnScore: 8.7
Vivienne Benesch (Lana)
Vivienne BeneschLanaScore: 5.2
Daniel Tay (Young Harvey)
Daniel TayYoung HarveyScore: 12.0
Harvey Pekar (Real Harvey)
Harvey PekarReal HarveyScore: 7.2
Donal Logue (Stage Actor Harvey)
Donal LogueStage Actor HarveyScore: 48.1
Josh Hutcherson (Robin)
Josh HutchersonRobinScore: 52.2
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Joyce Brabner (Writer), Robert Pulcini (Writer), Harvey Pekar (Writer), Shari Springer Berman (Director), Shari Springer Berman (Writer), Robert Pulcini (Director), Robert Pulcini (Editor), Thérèse DePrez (Production Design), Michael Wilkinson (Costume Design), Ann Goulder (Casting), Robert DeSue (Set Decoration), Terry Stacey (Director of Photography), Mark Suozzo (Music),

Robert Pulcini (Writer)
Robert PulciniWriterScore: 10.1
Harvey Pekar (Writer)
Harvey PekarWriterScore: 7.2
Shari Springer Berman (Director)
Shari Springer BermanDirectorScore: 5.2
Shari Springer Berman (Writer)
Shari Springer BermanWriterScore: 5.2
Robert Pulcini (Director)
Robert PulciniDirectorScore: 10.1
Robert Pulcini (Editor)
Robert PulciniEditorScore: 10.1
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Dansk
Harvey Pekar lever et kedeligt liv som kontorist på et soldaterhospital, men en dag bliver han inspireret til at skrive en tegneserie baseret på sit liv. Harvey får hurtigt stor succes med at fange hverdagens små guldkorn, og det varer ikke længe før han får kultstatus i det ellers kedelige lille samfund. Men succesen er svær at håndtere for en gennemsyret pessimist som Harvey.

Deutsch
Harvey Pekar, geboren 1939 in Cleveland, Ohio arbeitete 35 Jahre lang als Archivar in einem Krankenhaus. In den 1960er Jahren lernte er den Künstler Robert Crumb kennen und entwickelte die Idee, Comics über seinen eigenen, wenig glamourösen Alltag zu schreiben.

Français
American Splendor retrace la véritable histoire du scénariste de comics Harvey Pekar. Au commencement, celui-ci mène une existence plutôt morose entre son travail de documentaliste, quelques connaissances et sa passion pour le jazz, qu'il assouvit en recherchant des pièces rares dans les vide-greniers ou les magasins d'occasion. Il y fait la connaissance du dessinateur Robert Crumb, lui aussi collectionneur et alors inconnu. Lorsque Crumb devient célèbre, Harvey lui soumet un projet de bande dessinée basée sur sa vie, lui proposant d'en assurer le dessin. Crumb accepte, et cette série intitulée American Splendor, relatant une vie simple et banale, obtient un grand succès. Harvey Pekar acquiert une certaine célébrité qui n'est pas sans conséquences sur sa vie quotidienne. Il rencontre notamment sa future femme, Joyce Brabner, qui écrit elle aussi des comics. Tous deux vont réaliser d'autres histoires autobiographiques.

svenska
Vi följer den cyniske skrivaren Harvey Pekar, upphovsmannen till den självbiografiska undergroundserien American Splendor. Serietidningen, i vilken Harvey Pekar ger utlopp för sina komiska vardagsbetraktelser, har sedan 70- och 80-talen blivit kultförklarad bland undergroundkretsar. Inte ens den tråkigaste händelsen undslipper att hamna i Pekars humoristiska, frispråkiga och ypperligt mänskliga berättelser då han vågar uttrycka det så många av oss tänker och känner men aldrig skulle drömma om att säga.

Italiano
Impiegato all'ospedale per veterani di Cleveland, Harvey Pekar trascorre gran parte del suo tempo a scrivere, a leggere ed ascoltare i suoi adorati brani di musica jazz e ad architettare clamorosi scherzi. Un giorno, però, il suo amico Robert Crumb ottiene un clamoroso riconoscimento grazie alla sue opere comiche. Punto sul vivo, Harvey pensa allora a scrivere una striscia di fumetti con la quale raccontare le gioie e i dolori del quotidiano..

Español
Harvey trabaja en un hospital de Cleveland. Su única vía de escape frente a la rutina diaria es discutir sobre todo lo divino y lo humano con sus compañeros de trabajo. Casualmente conoce a Robert Crumb, un diseñador de postales amante de la música que, años después se hace famoso gracias a sus cómics underground. La idea de que el cómic es una forma de arte para adultos lleva a Harvey a hacer una tira cómica, "American Splendor", que es un retrato irónico del estilo de vida de la clase obrera americana. Publicado por primera vez en 1976, el cómic "American Splendor" convirtió a Harvey en un autor de culto durante los años 80.

Português
A saga de um homem igual a qualquer outro, que encontrou o amor, uma família e a possibilidade de exprimir a sua veia criativa através da banda-desenhada. Durante mais de duas décadas, as páginas de American Splendor documentaram as atribulações mundanas, as experiências e os entusiasmos culturais de Pekar na sua cidade natal: Cleveland, Ohio.

Türkçe
Filmin baş kahramanı Harvey Pekar, hiç de göründüğü gibi bir adam değildir. Elinin altındaki dosya yığını içinde kaybolup gitmiş, kafasında saç kalmamış, sevimsiz bir tip gibi görünse de o aslında iyi bir entelektüel ve kusursuz bir gözlem yeteneğinini sahibidir. İddialı bir koleksiyoncu olmakla beraber aynı zamanda American Splendor adlı çizgi romanın da yaratıcısıdır. Hikaye, filmde yer alan Pekar ile onun kendi yaşamından alıntılarla yarattığı çizgi romanındaki Pekar’ın karşı karşıya geliş anlarından alıyor kaynağını. American Splendor, 2003 Sundance Jüri Büyük Ödülü ve Cannes Uluslararası Eleştirmenler Ödülü’nün sahibi bir çizgi roman filmidir.

עִבְרִית
פקיד ארכיון כותב קומיקס בשעות הפנאי ותרגם את המוטו שלו "חיים רגילים זה דבר מסובך" לסדרת ספרי קומיקס אוטוביוגרפיים.

Português
O balconista de hospital Harvey Pekar (Paul Giamatti) deixa cair no chão alguns arquivos de óbito e encontra a ficha de um homem que trabalhou a vida inteira como balconista em Cleveland ­ um emprego burocrático, exatamente como o dele. Esse episódio, combinado com o fato de ter visto o seu amigo Robert Crumb (James Urbaniak) se tornar uma pequena celebridade em São Francisco como cartunista, o inspiram a criar a sua própria revista em quadrinhos, chamada American Splendor. A revista, publicada em 1976 com grande sucesso, retratava com realismo o cotidiano do próprio Harvey, um amante compulsivo de jazz e livros. Trata-se de uma biografia.

Magyar
Harvey Pekar (Paul Giamatti) változást akar az életében, zajos eseményeket. Az adminisztrátor, aki életét olvasással, írással és dzsesszlemezek hallgatásával tölti egy nap megismerkedik egy másik zenerajongóval. A képregényeket rajzoló Robert Crumbbal (James Urbaniak) való találkozás arra ösztönzi, hogy maga is megpróbálkozzon a műfajjal. A megszokott szuperhősök helyett azonban egyszerű, hétköznapi embereket állít a középpontba és Harvey önéletrajzi ihletésű képregényei nagy sikert aratnak.

български език
Харви Пекар работи в болница в родния си град Кливланд и запълва дните си с четене, писане, слушане на джаз и интелектуални разговори. Когато приятелят му Робърт Кръмб добива широка популярност с комиксите си, Пекар решава да създаде свой собствен комикс "Американски разкош" - творческа автобиографична поредица, която документира тягостните изпитания, случайните изживявания и културния ентусиазъм, които съставят ежедневното съществуване в родния му Кливланд.

Nederlands
Harvey Pekar is een pessimist met weinig hoop om ooit verder te komen dan z'n saaie baantje in een ziekenhuis. Wanneer hij Robert Crumb ontmoet krijgt hij z'n grote doorbraak als comic schrijver. We zien hoe Pekar z'n vrouw Joyce ontmoet, een vaste gast wordt bij David Letterman, en hoe hij kanker overwint.

한국어/조선말
"평범한 삶은 꽤 복잡한 일이다" 라고 한 진실한 미국인 하비 페커는 말한다. 클리블랜드 태생으로 병원에서 서류 정리를 하는 페커는 예측불허인 삶의 면면들을 관찰해 낸다. 또, 실재하는 코믹북 작가이면서 다루기 힘든 시인인 그는 철학가, 재즈 애호가, 강박적인 수집가인 동시에 형편없는 살림꾼인 자신의 일상을 시로 써낸다.

Pусский
Харви Пекар работает клерком в госпитале. На барахолке он знакомится с Робертом Крамбом — художником поздравительных открыток. Когда годы спустя Крамб становится всемирно известным благодаря своим подпольным комиксам, вдохновлённый его успехом Харви решает создать собственный бренд комиксов: правдивое описание жизни рабочего класса.

日本語
『ゴーストワールド』に続き、全米の賞レースを席巻したインディーズ映画。米国独立系映画の良心とも言えるテッド・ホープが制作だから、つまらないはずがないのだが、これがデビューとなる夫婦監督も記憶にとどめたい。

普通话
哈维·贝克(保罗·吉尔马迪 Paul Giamatti 饰)是美国弗吉尼亚州一家医院内的文件管理员,他貌不惊人,从小就有着与众不同的独立思想,然而他的生活如此糟糕。哈维的工作枯燥无聊,两次婚姻都一塌糊涂,业余时间就是躲在家中看漫画、听爵士乐唱片。偶然的机会,哈维结识了漫画家罗伯特·哥伦布(James Urbaniak 饰),他从对方那里受到启发,决定以漫画的形式汇出自己的人生。似乎,一切就此发生改变…… 本片根据哈维·贝克(Harvey Pekar)的漫画改编,并荣获2003年戛纳电影节国际影评人费比西奖特别致意、2003年纽约影评人协会最佳女主角和最佳处女作奖等各大电影节近30个奖项。

Český
Dokumentárně dramatická koláž natočená na motivy skutečného příběhu Harveyho Pekara ukazuje obyčejného muže, který celý život vykonával nudnou práci - byl úředníkem v nemocnici. Díky svému autobiografickému komiksu se však stal legendou.

Română
”Splendoare americană” vorbește despre viața lui Harvey Pekar, un intelectual din clasa de mijloc din Cleveland, Ohio, care a creat ”American Splendor”, o serie de benzi desenate autobiografice. Mai mult de două decenii, paginile îndrăgitei ”American Splendor” au reflectat necazurile oamenilor, experiențele prin care trec, precum și entuziasmul cultural care colora existența de fiecare zi a lui Pekan. ”American Splendor” este saga unui om obișnuit din clasa de mijloc, povestea cuiva care, plictisit de munca de funcționar dintr-un spital, reușește să descopere iubirea, familia și creativitatea cu ajutorul acestor benzi desenate.

Polski
Harvey Pekar pisze komiksy. Inspiracją jego dzieł jest między innymi praca przyjaciela Roberta Crumba. Jego komiksy opowiadają o smutnej monotonii codziennego życia, opartej na jego własnym życiu w Cleveland. Pracuje jako urzędnik, a czas wolny spędza czytając książki i słuchając jazzu. Spotyka się z Joyce Brabner..... Autorzy tego obrazu do filmu włączyli sceny animowane i zdjęcia z prawdziwego życia Harvey'a Pokara. Scenariusz filmu został oparty na serii komiksów pod tytułem "American Splendor" autorstwa Harvey'a Pekara i "Our Cancer Year" autorstwa Pokara i Joyce Brabner. Film "American Splendor" zdobył główną nagrodę w dziedzinie filmu fabularnego na prestiżowym festiwalu filmu niezależnego Sundance Film Festival.

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