''Manglehorn'' is a 2014 American

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directed by David Gordon Green and written by Paul Logan. The film stars Al Pacino,

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, and

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. It was selected to compete for the Golden Lion at the 71st Venice International Film Festival. The film was released in theaters on June 19, 2015 by

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Plot

A.J. Manglehorn is a reclusive Texas key-maker who spends his days caring for his cat, finding comfort in his work, and lamenting a long lost love. Enter kind-hearted bank teller Dawn whose interest in the eccentric Manglehorn may just be able to draw him out of his shell.

Cast

* Al Pacino as A.J. Manglehorn *

as Dawn *

Harmony Korine Harmony Korine (born January 4, 1973, some sources report September 1, 1974)
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as Gary *

as Jacob *Marisa Varela as Patricia *Skylar Gasper as Kylie

Production

The shooting of the film began on November 4, 2013 in Austin,

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and the filming lasted for twenty-five days at different locations in the city. The film was scored by Austin post-rock band

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and David Wingo.

Release

The film premiered in competition at the 71st Venice International Film Festival. It was also screened in the Special Presentations section at the

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. The film was released in theaters on June 19, 2015 by

Reception

''Manglehorn'' received mixed reviews from critics. On

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, the film has a rating of 49%, based on 85 reviews, with a rating of 5.45/10. The consensus reads: "''Manglehorn'' boasts a nicely understated performance from Al Pacino, but that isn't enough to compensate for a slight story and uneven script." On

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, the film has a score of 56 out of 100, based on reviews from 26 critics, indicating "mixed or average reviews".

References

External links

* {{David Gordon Green 2014 films Films directed by David Gordon Green Worldview Entertainment films 2014 independent films 2014 drama films American drama films 2010s English-language films 2010s American films Films scored by Explosions in the Sky