Sal(2013)
Sal Synopsis
James Franco's Sal chronicles the final hours of the life of actor Sal Mineo, one-time teen idol and star of the blockbuster films Rebel Without a Cause and Exodus.
Sal (2013) is a drama film directed by James Franco, released on November 1, 2013 with a runtime of 1h 43m. It stars Val Lauren, Jim Parrack, James Franco and Vince Jolivette. Viewers rate it 3.6 out of 10 across 18 ratings.
- Director:
- James Franco
- Writers:
- Stacey Miller, James Franco, Vince Jolivette
- Producers:
- Caroline Aragon, Miles Levy, Vince Jolivette
- Cinematographer:
- Christina Alexandra Voros
- Composer:
- Neil Benezra
- Production:
- Made In Film-Land, Rabbit Bandini Productions
- Status:
- Released
Sal (2013) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Sal before you stream it.
Sal Cast & Crew
Main cast
Val Lauren
as Sal Mineo
Jim Parrack
as Keir Dullea
James Franco
as Milton Katselas
- Vince Jolivette
Vince Jolivette
as Billy Belasco
- Trevor Neuhoff
Trevor Neuhoff
as Michael Mason
- Stacey Miller
Stacey Miller
as Nancy Barr
Brian Goodman
as Det. Tankersley
- Raymond T. Williams
Raymond T. Williams
as Lionel Ray Williams
- Boyd Smith
Boyd Smith
as Boyd
- Jacquelyn Deme
Jacquelyn Deme
as Nurse
Jason Fox
as Steven Gustafson
Brian Lally
as Detective Pia
Key crew
Directed by James Franco, written by Stacey Miller, James Franco and Vince Jolivette, produced by Caroline Aragon, Miles Levy and Vince Jolivette.
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Sal Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 3.6/10 from 18 ratings.
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Sal – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Sal online?
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Sal (2013) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Sal?
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The main cast of Sal (2013) includes Val Lauren, Jim Parrack, James Franco, Vince Jolivette and Trevor Neuhoff. The film was directed by James Franco. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Sal released?
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Sal was released on November 1, 2013 and runs for 1h 43m.
Is Sal worth watching?
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Sal (2013) holds an average rating of 3.6 out of 10 from 18 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Sal?
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Yes. The official Sal trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.