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The Artist (I) (2011)

100 min  -  Comedy | Drama | Romance  -   20 January 2012 (USA)
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A silent movie star meets a young dancer, but the arrival of talking pictures sends their careers in opposite directions.

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Top 250 #192 | Won 5 Oscars. Another 111 wins & 81 nominations See more awards »
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Jean Dujardin Jean Dujardin ...
Bérénice Bejo Bérénice Bejo ...
John Goodman John Goodman ...
James Cromwell James Cromwell ...
Clifton
Penelope Ann Miller Penelope Ann Miller ...
Doris
Missi Pyle Missi Pyle ...
Constance
Beth Grant Beth Grant ...
Peppy's Maid
Ed Lauter Ed Lauter ...
Peppy's Butler
Joel Murray Joel Murray ...
Policeman Fire
Bitsie Tulloch Bitsie Tulloch ...
Norma
Ken Davitian Ken Davitian ...
Pawnbroker
Malcolm McDowell Malcolm McDowell ...
The Butler
Basil Hoffman Basil Hoffman ...
Auctioneer
Bill Fagerbakke Bill Fagerbakke ...
Policeman Tuxedo
Nina Siemaszko Nina Siemaszko ...
Admiring Woman (as Nina Siemazko)
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Storyline

Outside a movie premiere, enthusiastic fan Peppy Miller literally bumps into the swashbuckling hero of the silent film, George Valentin. The star reacts graciously and Peppy plants a kiss on his cheek as they are surrounded by photographers. The headlines demand: "Who's That Girl?" and Peppy is inspired to audition for a dancing bit-part at the studio. However as Peppy slowly rises through the industry, the introduction of talking-pictures turns Valentin's world upside-down. Written by L. Hamre  

Plot Summary | Plot Synopsis

Genres:

Comedy | Drama | Romance

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG-13 for a disturbing image and a crude gesture See all certifications »

Parents Guide:

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Details

Country:

France | Belgium | USA

Language:

English (intertitles) | English (a few words)

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

El artista See more »

Box Office

Budget:

$15,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

€60,286 (Belgium) (16 October 2011) (24 Screens)

Gross:

$44,667,095 (USA) (17 June 2012)
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Technical Specs

Runtime:

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital  | Datasat  | SDDS

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1
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Trivia

According to the DVD, "The Artist" was completely filmed in Hollywood. See more »

Goofs

Incorrectly regarded as goofs: In a hospital scene (1930 or 1931), Calvin Coolidge is pictured in a photo-portrait on a wall. Coolidge left the presidency in 1929. But of course that fact does not imply that his photo-portrait would never be seen on walls. See more »

Quotes

George Valentin: [talking about Uggie] If only he could talk.
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Crazy Credits

The opening credits are styled after the style of opening used in the 1920s and 1930s, complete with technical credits shown the way they would have been then. See more »


Soundtracks

"Love Scene"
(Bernard Herrmann)
Conducted by Elmer Bernstein, Performed by Royal Philharmonic Orchestra (as The Royal Philarmonic Orchestra)
©Sony/ATV Harmony (cat. Famous)
(p) & (c) 1992 MILAN Entertainment, Inc.
Courtesy of Sony/ATV Music Publishing France & Milan Entertainment, Inc. See more »