Salinger(2013)
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Salinger Synopsis
An in-depth investigation into the private world of the American writer J. D. Salinger (1919-2010), who lived most of his life behind the impenetrable wall of a self-imposed seclusion: how his dramatic experiences during World War II influenced his life and work, his relationships with very young women, his obsessive writing methods, his many literary secrets.
Salinger (2013) is a documentary film directed by Shane Salerno, released on September 6, 2013 with a runtime of 2h 5m. It stars Michael Mcdermott, A. E. Hotchner, Jean Miller and Gore Vidal. Viewers rate it 6.4 out of 10 across 70 ratings.
- Director:
- Shane Salerno
- Writers:
- Shane Salerno, Paul Alexander
- Producers:
- Shane Salerno, Craig Fanning, Buddy Squires
- Cinematographer:
- Buddy Squires
- Composer:
- Lorne Balfe
- Production:
- The Story Factory
- Budget:
- $2,000,000
- Revenue:
- $650,675
- Status:
- Released
Salinger (2013) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Salinger before you stream it.
Salinger Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Michael Mcdermott
Michael Mcdermott
as Self - Photojournalist
A. E. Hotchner
as Self - Writer
- Jean Miller
Jean Miller
as Self - Salinger's Friend
Gore Vidal
as Self - Writer
Tom Wolfe
as Self - Writer
- John Guare
John Guare
as Self - Playwright
Philip Seymour Hoffman
as Self - Actor
Martin Sheen
as Self - Actor
- Harvey Jason
Harvey Jason
as Self - Rare Bookseller
- Paul Alexander
Paul Alexander
as Self - Salinger's Biographer
- Richard Stayton
Richard Stayton
as Self - Book Editor
Robert Towne
as Self - Screenwriter
Key crew
Directed by Shane Salerno, written by Shane Salerno and Paul Alexander, produced by Shane Salerno, Craig Fanning and Buddy Squires.
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Salinger Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.4/10 from 70 ratings.
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Salinger – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Salinger online?
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Salinger (2013) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Lionsgate+ Amazon Channels and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Salinger?
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The main cast of Salinger (2013) includes Michael Mcdermott, A. E. Hotchner, Jean Miller, Gore Vidal and Tom Wolfe. The film was directed by Shane Salerno. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Salinger released?
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Salinger was released on September 6, 2013 and runs for 2h 5m.
Is Salinger worth watching?
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Salinger (2013) holds an average rating of 6.4 out of 10 from 70 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Salinger?
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Yes. The official Salinger trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.