The Guitar(2008)
The Guitar Synopsis
The life of a woman is transformed after she is diagnosed with a terminal disease, fired from her job and abandoned by her boyfriend. Given two months to live, she throws caution to the wind to pursue her dreams.
The Guitar (2008) is a romance, drama and music film directed by Amy Redford, released on November 7, 2008 with a runtime of 1h 35m. It stars Saffron Burrows, Isaach de Bankolé, Paz de la Huerta and Adam Trese. Viewers rate it 5.6 out of 10 across 55 ratings.
- Director:
- Amy Redford
- Writers:
- Amos Poe, Amos Poe
- Producers:
- Heyward Collins, Bob Jason, Amos Poe
- Cinematographer:
- Bobby Bukowski
- Composer:
- David Mansfield
- Production:
- Breakout Pictures, Apple Creek Productions, Cold Fusion Media Group, Artists / Media Cooperation, RedGuitar
- Status:
- Released
The Guitar Cast & Crew
Main cast
Saffron Burrows
as Melody
Isaach de Bankolé
as Roscoe Wasz
Paz de la Huerta
as Cookie
Adam Trese
as Mr. Laffs
Janeane Garofalo
as Dr. Murray
Reg Rogers
as Brett
Elizabeth Marvel
as Ma Wilder
David Wain
as Phone Man
Bill Camp
as Pa Wilder
Richard Short
as Loser Musician
- Mia Kucan
Mia Kucan
as Melody - Young
Lawrence Ballard
as Doctor
Key crew
Directed by Amy Redford, written by Amos Poe and Amos Poe, produced by Heyward Collins, Bob Jason and Amos Poe.
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The Guitar Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.6/10 from 55 ratings.
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The Guitar – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Guitar online?
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The Guitar (2008) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Guitar?
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The main cast of The Guitar (2008) includes Saffron Burrows, Isaach de Bankolé, Paz de la Huerta, Adam Trese and Janeane Garofalo. The film was directed by Amy Redford. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Guitar released?
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The Guitar was released on November 7, 2008 and runs for 1h 35m.
Is The Guitar worth watching?
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The Guitar (2008) holds an average rating of 5.6 out of 10 from 55 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy romance, drama and music films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.