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Sweet and Lowdown is a 1999 American comedy-drama mockumentary written and directed by Woody Allen. Loosely based on Federico Fellini's film La Strada, the film tells the story of jazz guitarist Emmet Ray (played by Sean Penn) who falls in love with mute laundress Hattie (Samantha Morton).
Mar 10, 2000 · A fictional biopic of a jazz guitarist who idolizes Django Reinhardt and faces gangsters and love troubles in the 1930s. Starring Sean Penn, Samantha Morton and Woody Allen, directed by Woody Allen, nominated for two Oscars.
- (37K)
- Comedy, Drama, Music
- Woody Allen
- 2000-03-10
Emmet Ray (Sean Penn) is a talented but selfish jazz guitarist who falls in love with Hattie (Samantha Morton), a mute woman. Critics praise the film for its humor and acting, but some audiences find it too slow and depressing.
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- Woody Allen
- PG-13
- Sean Penn
Dec 22, 1999 · A fictional jazz guitarist Emmet Ray, played by Sean Penn, struggles with his talent and love in Woody Allen's comedy-drama. Read Ebert's analysis of Ray's character, his relationship with a mute woman, and his admiration for Django Reinhardt.
Sweet and Lowdown (1999) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more.
In the 1930s, jazz guitarist Emmet Ray idolizes Django Reinhardt, faces gangsters and falls in love with a mute woman.
In the 1930s, jazz guitarist Emmet Ray idolizes Django Reinhardt, faces gangsters and falls in love with a mute woman.
