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American Splendor is a biographical comedy drama film based on the comic book series by Harvey Pekar. It features live actors, documentary, and animation, and stars Paul Giamatti as Pekar and Hope Davis as his wife Joyce Brabner.
American Splendor is a series of autobiographical comic books by Harvey Pekar, a file clerk in Cleveland, Ohio. The comics, drawn by various artists, cover Pekar's everyday life, his relationships, his health, and his views on society.
NumberDate Of PublicationPages (including Cover)Artists1May 197652Brian Bram, Greg Budgett, Robert Crumb, ...2April 197760Bram, Budgett, Crumb, Dumm3197856Budgett, Crumb, Dumm4197960Crumb, Dumm, Michael T. Gilbert, Gerry ...American Splendor: Directed by Shari Springer Berman, Robert Pulcini. With Chris Ambrose, Joey Krajcar, Josh Hutcherson, Cameron Carter. An original mix of fiction and reality illuminates the life of comic book hero everyman Harvey Pekar.
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- Biography, Comedy, Drama
- Shari Springer Berman, Robert Pulcini
- 2003-09-12
A biopic of underground comic book writer Harvey Pekar, portrayed by Paul Giamatti and himself, with a unique and inventive style. Read critics' reviews, audience ratings, and watch the trailer of this 2003 film on Rotten Tomatoes.
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- Shari Springer Berman, Robert Pulcini
- R
- Paul Giamatti, Earl Billings
Aug 22, 2003 · A film adaptation of the graphic novel by Harvey Pekar, a file clerk who writes about his life and struggles. The film blends documentary, fiction and comic book scenes, featuring Paul Giamatti, Hope Davis and Judah Friedlander as the real and fictional characters.
Learn about the life and work of Harvey Pekar, a file clerk who became a comic book hero and a cult figure. The film mixes fiction and reality to tell his story, featuring his real and fictional characters.
Aug 15, 2003 · Based on the autobiographical comic book by Harvey Pekar, the film follows his life as a working-class Everyman who finds success and happiness through his art. The film features a mix of live action and animated sequences, and received universal acclaim from critics and generally favorable reviews from users.
