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God's Pocket is a 2014 American drama film directed by John Slattery, his feature film directorial debut. Slattery co-wrote the screenplay with Alex Metcalf, based on the 1983 novel of the same name by Pete Dexter. The film stars Philip Seymour Hoffman, John Turturro, Christina Hendricks, and Richard Jenkins.
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- John Slattery
- God's Pocket, by Pete Dexter
Aug 8, 2014 · A blue collar worker tries to cover up his stepson's death in a suspicious accident, but a local reporter exposes the truth. IMDb provides cast and crew information, user and critic reviews, trivia, goofs, quotes, and more for this dark and offbeat film.
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- Crime, Drama
- John Slattery
- 2014-08-08
May 9, 2014 · A somber drama based on a novel by Pete Dexter, starring Philip Seymour Hoffman as an alcoholic writer in a blue-collar community of hard drinkers, gambling addicts, and tough workers. The film has a flat, beige color palette, overwritten dialogue, and a tone that is unclear and inconsistent. Read the review by Roger Ebert, who praises Hoffman's performance but criticizes the film's writing and direction.
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A comedy-drama film starring Philip Seymour Hoffman as a lowlife who tries to cover up his stepson's death in a blue-collar neighborhood. Critics and audiences are divided on the film's tone, humor and authenticity.
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- John Slattery
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- Philip Seymour Hoffman
May 9, 2014 · May 9, 201412:11 PM ET. Heard on Fresh Air. By. David Edelstein. 5-Minute Listen. Playlist. Many people will find God's Pocket depressing, but once you get past the despair and carnage it's...
A blue collar worker tries to cover up his stepson's death in a suspicious accident, but a reporter exposes the truth. IMDb provides the plot summary, cast and crew, user reviews, trivia and more for this crime drama film.
