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Sal

  • 20112011
  • TV-MATV-MA
  • 1h 25m
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4.6/10
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Vince Jolivette, James Franco, Val Lauren, Jim Parrack, David Schlachtenhaufen, Trevor Neuhoff, and Felicity Bryant in Sal (2011)
Sal chronicles the final day in the life of actor Sal Mineo, 1950s teen idol and an Academy Award nominee for his roles in Rebel Without a Cause and Exodus. Almost two decades later, Mineo is no longer the marquee sensation he had once been — but he has become open about his homosexuality and is finding his way to becoming the actor and director he has always wanted to be.
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The last day in the life of the actor Sal Mineo, who was murdered on February 12, 1976.The last day in the life of the actor Sal Mineo, who was murdered on February 12, 1976.The last day in the life of the actor Sal Mineo, who was murdered on February 12, 1976.
IMDb RATING
4.6/10
480
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • James Franco
  • Writers
    • James Franco(story)
    • Vince Jolivette(story)
    • Val Lauren(story)
  • Stars
    • Val Lauren
    • Jim Parrack
    • James Franco
Top credits
  • Director
    • James Franco
  • Writers
    • James Franco(story)
    • Vince Jolivette(story)
    • Val Lauren(story)
  • Stars
    • Val Lauren
    • Jim Parrack
    • James Franco
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 10User reviews
    • 22Critic reviews
    • 41Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win & 2 nominations

    Videos1

    Theatrical Trailer
    Trailer 1:20
    Theatrical Trailer

    Photos12

    Val Lauren in Sal (2011)
    James Franco, Val Lauren, and Christina Alexandra Voros in Sal (2011)
    James Franco and Val Lauren in Sal (2011)
    James Franco in Sal (2011)
    Vince Jolivette and Christina Alexandra Voros in Sal (2011)
    Val Lauren in Sal (2011)
    "SAL" Premiere- Venice Film Festival
    Production still from 'Sal'.
    From the set of 'Sal'.
    Production still from 'Sal'.
    Vince Jolivette, James Franco, Val Lauren, Jim Parrack, David Schlachtenhaufen, Trevor Neuhoff, and Felicity Bryant in Sal (2011)

    Top cast

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    Val Lauren
    Val Lauren
    • Sal Mineoas Sal Mineo
    Jim Parrack
    Jim Parrack
    • Keir Dulleaas Keir Dullea
    James Franco
    James Franco
    • Milton Katselasas Milton Katselas
    Vince Jolivette
    Vince Jolivette
    • Billy Belascoas Billy Belasco
    Trevor Neuhoff
    Trevor Neuhoff
    • Michael Masonas Michael Mason
    Stacey Miller
    • Nancy Barras Nancy Barr
    Brian Goodman
    Brian Goodman
    • Det. Tankersleyas Det. Tankersley
    Raymond T. Williams
    Raymond T. Williams
    • Lionel Ray Williamsas Lionel Ray Williams
    Boyd Smith
    Boyd Smith
    • Boydas Boyd
    Jacquelyn Deme
    • Nurseas Nurse
    Jason Fox
    Jason Fox
    • Steven Gustafsonas Steven Gustafson
    Brian Lally
    Brian Lally
    • Detective Piaas Detective Pia
    Cristian Olave
    • Ray Evansas Ray Evans
    Jocelyn Ayanna
    Jocelyn Ayanna
    • Mabelas Mabel
    Felicity Bryant
    • Monica Merremas Monica Merrem
    Adrian De Leon
    • Reporteras Reporter
    Tony Calle
    • Club Patronas Club Patron
    Richard Funston
    • Dead Salas Dead Sal
    • Director
      • James Franco
    • Writers
      • James Franco(story)
      • Vince Jolivette(story)
      • Val Lauren(story)
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      The film was shot in 9 days.
    • Connections
      Features Rebel Without a Cause (1955)

    User reviews10

    Review
    Top review
    3/10
    Wrong priorities
    The trouble with close-ups of two men eating lunch and discussing Sal Mineo's upcoming film is that we don't get much more than two men shoveling food in their mouths. I don't know why director Franco was so locked in to the close-up. Or why we get so much footage of Sal Mineo driving through LA in his Chevy Malibu. Without any dialog or view out the window, this is downright boring. The accompanying torch song (Pink Flamingos?) on the sound track was so loud I had to cover my ears. As for period authenticity, someone should have checked the script: in 1976 people did not use the expression, "You're good to go." —- not even the nurse as the health clinic.
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    • gianniz
    • Jan 17, 2012

    Details

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    • Release date
      • November 1, 2013 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Official Site
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Sal Mineo: A Biography
    • Filming locations
      • Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • RabbitBandini Productions
      • Made In Film-Land
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $7,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $6,883
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $5,375
      • Nov 3, 2013
    • Gross worldwide
      • $6,883
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 25 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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