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Mystic River (2003)

138 min  -  Crime | Drama | Mystery  -   15 October 2003 (USA)
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With a childhood tragedy that overshadowed their lives, three men are reunited by circumstance when one loses a daughter.

Director:

Clint Eastwood

Writers:

Brian Helgeland (screenplay), Dennis Lehane (novel)
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Top 250 #238 | Won 2 Oscars. Another 60 wins & 68 nominations See more awards »
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Sean Penn Sean Penn ...
Tim Robbins Tim Robbins ...
Kevin Bacon Kevin Bacon ...
Laurence Fishburne Laurence Fishburne ...
Marcia Gay Harden Marcia Gay Harden ...
Laura Linney Laura Linney ...
Kevin Chapman Kevin Chapman ...
Tom Guiry Tom Guiry ...
Brendan Harris (as Thomas Guiry)
Emmy Rossum Emmy Rossum ...
Spencer Treat Clark Spencer Treat Clark ...
Andrew Mackin Andrew Mackin ...
Adam Nelson Adam Nelson ...
Robert Wahlberg Robert Wahlberg ...
Jenny O'Hara Jenny O'Hara ...
John Doman John Doman ...
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Storyline

Childhood friends Jimmy Markum, Sean Devine and Dave Boyle reunite following the death of Jimmy's oldest daughter, Katie. Sean's a police detective on the case, gathering difficult and disturbing evidence; he's also tasked with handling Jimmy's rage and need for retribution. Written by mmg  

Plot Summary | Plot Synopsis

Plot Keywords:

Detective | Death | Friend | Childhood Friend | Neighborhood  | See more »

Taglines:

We bury our sins, we wash them clean. See more »

Genres:

Crime | Drama | Mystery | Thriller

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for language and violence See all certifications »

Parents Guide:

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Details

Country:

USA | Australia

Language:

English

Release Date:

(USA) See more »

Also Known As:

Río místico See more »

Box Office

Budget:

$30,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

$640,815 (USA) (12 October 2003) (13 Screens)

Gross:

$90,135,191 (USA) (23 May 2004)
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Technical Specs

Runtime:

Sound Mix:

DTS  | Dolby Digital  | SDDS

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1
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Did You Know?

Trivia

Forest Whitaker was the original choice for Whitey Powers and almost accepted, but had to back out due to other conflicts. See more »

Goofs

Factual errors: When Dave is watching Vampires, scenes are shown out of order. See more »

Quotes

[first lines]
Radio Announcer #1: ...before the end of the season last year, and then re-injured it in spring training on a terrific game-saving play. You know, I was talking with...
Sean's Father: What time is this going on?
Jimmy's Father: 7:30 is the pre-game.
Sean's Father: Who'd you say was pitching tonight?
Jimmy's Father: Tiant's pitching.
Sean's Father: Goddamn Cuban, man. He can hurl it.
Jimmy's Father: I'd hate to be facing him.
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Crazy Credits

The Warner Bros and Village Roadshow Logos at the beginning of the
film, are not animated. They are both coloured Grey and stay in the
middle of the screen. See more »

Connections

Referenced in "American Dad!: Home Adrone (#6.3)" (2009) See more »

Soundtracks

"Semper Fidelis"
(1888) (uncredited)
Music by John Philip Sousa
Played by a marching band near the end See more »