Mank

20202020
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2h 11min

Gary Oldman in Mank (2020)

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Biography Comedy Drama

1930's Hollywood is reevaluated through the eyes of scathing social critic and alcoholic screenwriter Herman J. Mankiewicz as he races to finish the screenplay of Citizen Kane (1941).1930's Hollywood is reevaluated through the eyes of scathing social critic and alcoholic screenwriter Herman J. Mankiewicz as he races to finish the screenplay of Citizen Kane (1941).1930's Hollywood is reevaluated through the eyes of scathing social critic and alcoholic screenwriter Herman J. Mankiewicz as he races to finish the screenplay of Citizen Kane (1941).

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Won 2 Oscars
- 55 wins & 261 nominations total

Gary Oldman and Amanda Seyfried in Mank (2020)

Amanda Seyfried in Mank (2020)

Gary Oldman, Randy Davison, and Tuppence Middleton in Mank (2020)

Gary Oldman, Gabriela Rae, Randy Davison, and Tuppence Middleton in Mank (2020)

Amanda Seyfried in Mank (2020)

Gary Oldman and Lily Collins in Mank (2020)

Mank (2020)

Gary Oldman, Arliss Howard, and Tom Pelphrey in Mank (2020)

Gary Oldman and Amanda Seyfried in Mank (2020)

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1940. Film studio RKO hires 24-year-old wunderkind Orson Welles under a contract that gives him full creative control of his movies. For his first film, he calls in washed-up alcoholic Herman J Mankiewicz to write the screenplay. That film is "Citizen Kane," and this is the story of how it was written. —grantss

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Genres
Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
- Rated R for some language
Parents guide

Trivia
Gary Oldman wanted to wear elaborate prosthetic makeup to closely resemble the historical Herman J. Mankiewicz but was persuaded otherwise by David Fincher, who wanted minimal makeup for capturing a more intimate performance.

Goofs
In the first flashback scene featuring the meeting between the writers, Josef Von Sternberg, and David O. Selznick in 1930, the characters mention Universal Studios as the "horror studio" and mention titles such as Frankenstein and The Wolf Man. Frankenstein would not be filmed and released until the following year while The Wolf Man would not be made until 1941; 11 years after the scene takes place.

Quotes
Herman Mankiewicz: You cannot capture a man's entire life in two hours. All you can hope is to leave the impression of one.

Crazy credits
The Netflix logos at the beginning and end are in full color, despite the film being in black and white.

Connections
Featured in The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon: Nick Kroll/Lily Collins/Matt Berninger (2020)

Soundtracks
(If Only You Could) Save Me
Music & Lyrics by Trent Reznor & Atticus Ross
Produced by Trent Reznor & Atticus Ross
Vocals by Adryon de León

Top review

8/10

FASCINATING AND ELEGANT

One of the most anticipated films of 2020 and most awaited by David Fincher, turns out to be not only a success in the structural sense, but also from the point of view of history, script, dialogues and interpretation. Film with noir tones, which pays homage and praise to the old fathers of cinema, those who have made the art week an indisputable means of venting for fantasies and ideas. Impeccable direction which leads to an impeccable technical sector, with one of the best cinematography to bring out the best of the narration and with a perfect sound compartment. Superb, great and majestic interpretation of Gary Oldman in the role of Herman J Mankiewicz, which makes us touch the talent and dedication he puts into his characters and here is not even remotely far behind. Superb and fascinating film, bright and elegant, one of Fincher's best.

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Release date
- December 4, 2020 (United States)
Country of origin
- United States
Official site
- Netflix
Languages
Also known as
- Манк
Filming locations
- Victorville, California, USA
Production companies
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Runtime
- 2h 11min
Color
- Black and White
Sound mix
- Mono
Aspect ratio
- 2.20 : 1

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