The Good Heart(2009)
“Everyone needs a refuge from the world.”
Overview
Jacques is the curmudgeonly owner of a gritty New York dive bar that serves as home to a motley assortment of professional drinkers. Jacques is determinedly drinking and smoking himself to death when he meets Lucas, a homeless young man who has already given up on life. Determined to keep his legacy alive, Jacques deems Lucas is a fitting heir and takes him under his wing.
Director
Dagur Kári
Studio
Nimbus Film
Budget
$4M
Cast
Brian Cox
as Jacques
Paul Dano
as Lucas
Stephanie Szostak
as Sarah
Isild Le Besco
as April
Bill Buell
as Roger Verne
Ed Wheeler
as Jonathan
Clark Middleton
as Dimitri
Edmund Lyndeck
as Barber
Daniel Raymont
as Markus
Damian Young
as Roddie
André De Shields
as Sooty
Stephen McKinley Henderson
as Psychiatrist
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2009
Runtime
1h 35m
Language
English
Rating
6.4 / 10
Budget
$4M
Production Companies
Nimbus Film • Forensic Films • ShortCut Copenhagen
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Where can I watch The Good Heart?▼
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What is The Good Heart about?▼
Jacques is the curmudgeonly owner of a gritty New York dive bar that serves as home to a motley assortment of professional drinkers. Jacques is determinedly drinking and smoking himself to death when he meets Lucas, a homeless young man who has already given up on life. Determined to keep his legacy alive, Jacques deems Lucas is a fitting heir and takes him under his wing.
Who directed The Good Heart?▼
The Good Heart was directed by Dagur Kári and released in 2009. It is a drama, comedy, romance film.
How long is The Good Heart?▼
The Good Heart has a runtime of 1 hours and 35 minutes (95 minutes total).
Who stars in The Good Heart?▼
The cast of The Good Heart includes Brian Cox as Jacques, Paul Dano as Lucas, Stephanie Szostak as Sarah, Isild Le Besco as April, Bill Buell as Roger Verne and more.
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