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American Splendor is a 2003 American biographical comedy drama film written and directed by Shari Springer Berman and Robert Pulcini. The film, which chronicles the life of comic book writer Harvey Pekar , is a hybrid production featuring live actors, documentary, and animation.
Sep 12, 2003 · A film based on the life and comic books of Harvey Pekar, a file clerk who becomes a cult hero. The film mixes fiction and reality, featuring actors playing Pekar and his friends, as well as Pekar himself and his voice.
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- Biography, Comedy, Drama
- Shari Springer Berman, Robert Pulcini
- 2003-09-12
American Splendor is a series of autobiographical comic books written by Harvey Pekar and drawn by a variety of artists. The first issue was published in 1976 and the last one in September 2008, with publication occurring at irregular intervals. Publishers were, at various times, Harvey Pekar himself, Dark Horse Comics, and DC Comics.
NumberDate Of PublicationPages (including Cover)Artists1May 197652Brian Bram, Greg Budgett, Robert Crumb, ...2April 197760Bram, Budgett, Crumb, Dumm3197856Budgett, Crumb, Dumm4197960Crumb, Dumm, Michael T. Gilbert, Gerry ...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.
Aug 15, 2003 · A biopic of Harvey Pekar, an underground comic book writer, portrayed by Paul Giamatti and himself. The film blends documentary and fiction styles, featuring Pekar's life, work, and opinions on various topics.
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- Shari Springer Berman, Robert Pulcini
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- Paul Giamatti, Earl Billings
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.
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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.
