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The Mysteries of Pittsburgh

  • 20082008
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  • 1h 35m
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5.3/10
3.3K
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The Mysteries of Pittsburgh (2008)
Based on Michael Chabon's novel, the film chronicles the defining summer of a recent college graduate who crosses his gangster father and explores love, sexuality, and the enigmas surrounding his life and his city.
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Based on Michael Chabon's novel, the film chronicles the defining summer of a recent college graduate who crosses his gangster father and explores love, sexuality, and the enigmas surroundin... Read allBased on Michael Chabon's novel, the film chronicles the defining summer of a recent college graduate who crosses his gangster father and explores love, sexuality, and the enigmas surrounding his life and his city.Based on Michael Chabon's novel, the film chronicles the defining summer of a recent college graduate who crosses his gangster father and explores love, sexuality, and the enigmas surrounding his life and his city.
IMDb RATING
5.3/10
3.3K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Rawson Marshall Thurber
  • Writers
    • Rawson Marshall Thurber(screenplay)
    • Michael Chabon(novel)
  • Stars
    • Jon Foster
    • Peter Sarsgaard
    • Sienna Miller
Top credits
  • Director
    • Rawson Marshall Thurber
  • Writers
    • Rawson Marshall Thurber(screenplay)
    • Michael Chabon(novel)
  • Stars
    • Jon Foster
    • Peter Sarsgaard
    • Sienna Miller
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 22User reviews
    • 38Critic reviews
    • 38Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 nomination

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    Sienna Miller in The Mysteries of Pittsburgh (2008)
    Jon Foster and Peter Sarsgaard in The Mysteries of Pittsburgh (2008)
    Peter Sarsgaard and Sienna Miller in The Mysteries of Pittsburgh (2008)
    Peter Sarsgaard and Sienna Miller in The Mysteries of Pittsburgh (2008)
    Jon Foster, Peter Sarsgaard, and Sienna Miller in The Mysteries of Pittsburgh (2008)
    Jon Foster in The Mysteries of Pittsburgh (2008)
    Jon Foster and Peter Sarsgaard in The Mysteries of Pittsburgh (2008)
    Jon Foster in The Mysteries of Pittsburgh (2008)
    Jon Foster, Peter Sarsgaard, and Sienna Miller in The Mysteries of Pittsburgh (2008)

    Top cast

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    Jon Foster
    Jon Foster
    • Art Bechsteinas Art Bechstein
    Peter Sarsgaard
    Peter Sarsgaard
    • Cleveland Arningas Cleveland Arning
    Sienna Miller
    Sienna Miller
    • Jane Bellwetheras Jane Bellwether
    Nick Nolte
    Nick Nolte
    • Joe Bechsteinas Joe Bechstein
    Mena Suvari
    Mena Suvari
    • Phlox Lombardias Phlox Lombardi
    Omid Abtahi
    Omid Abtahi
    • Mohammedas Mohammed
    Keith Michael Gregory
    Keith Michael Gregory
    • Keithas Keith
    Ali Reed
    • Female Book Barn Employeeas Female Book Barn Employee
    James A. Harper
    • Teen Book Barn Employeeas Teen Book Barn Employee
    Don Wadsworth
    • Class Instructoras Class Instructor
    Christian Hand
    • Punk Rock Bathroom Patronas Punk Rock Bathroom Patron
    Jarid Faubel
    Jarid Faubel
    • Mohawk Manas Mohawk Man
    • (as Jarid C. Faubel)
    Tim Hartman
    • Restaurant Manageras Restaurant Manager
    Shannon Williams
    • Lurchas Lurch
    Seth Adams
    Seth Adams
    • Feldmanas Feldman
    Max Havrilla
    • Little Boy in Book Barnas Little Boy in Book Barn
    Jocelyn Wrzosek
    • Townieas Townie
    Patrick Jordan
    Patrick Jordan
    • Phlox's New Boyfriendas Phlox's New Boyfriend
    • Director
      • Rawson Marshall Thurber
    • Writers
      • Rawson Marshall Thurber(screenplay)
      • Michael Chabon(novel)
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Max Minghella was originally attached to play Art but dropped out due to school commitments.
    • Goofs
      When Art and Phlox are fighting after his first meeting with Cleveland, she says that it is past midnight. But when Art puts his hand to his face, you can see his watch is showing 8:15 as the time.
    • Quotes

      Jane Bellwether: And what does he do? What does your father do?

      Art Bechstein: He manipulates Swiss bank accounts with money that comes from numbers, whores, protection, and cigarette smuggling.

      Jane Bellwether: Really?

      Art Bechstein: No, he's in finance.

    • Connections
      Featured in The Rotten Tomatoes Show: Miss March/Race to Witch Mountain/Sunshine Cleaning (2009)
    • Soundtracks
      June
      Written by Darrell Panza

      Performed by Darrell Panza

      Courtesy of Darrell Panza

    User reviews22

    Review
    Top review
    8/10
    "Coming of Age with humor and pathos...."
    MYSTERIES OF PITTSBURGH is a truly 2009 "coming of age" story of three young people who meet in Pittsburgh and take a journey which will change their lives forever. The cast is superb; and I found Jon Foster's voice and performance refreshing inside a seasoned cast of Nick Nolte, Sienna Miller, "American Beauty's" Mena Suvari and the incredibly talented Peter Sarsgaard. Reviews have been mixed on the film, but I thought it took off in the second act, with humor of the challenges facing the characters, and the pathos of how "love" can take a turn when you least expect it. The dialog, at times witty and with a cynical barb to it, and the location of Pittsburgh, with its hills and older homes, adds to the story. I really liked this film, and once again, the cast is delicious to look at, and watch.
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    • Apr 12, 2009

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • January 20, 2008 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • Bahrain
    • Official sites
      • Official site
      • Official site - 2009 Version
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Pittsburgh sırları
    • Filming locations
      • Mount Washington, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
    • Production companies
      • Groundswell Productions
      • Sherazade Film Development
      • Visitor Pictures
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    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $80,283
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $37,572
      • Apr 12, 2009
    • Gross worldwide
      • $80,283
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 35 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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