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Paterno

  • TV Movie
  • 20182018
  • TV-MATV-MA
  • 1h 45m
IMDb RATING
6.5/10
7.2K
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Al Pacino in Paterno (2018)
The film centers on Joe Paterno, who, after becoming the winningest coach in college football history, is embroiled in Penn State's Jerry Sandusky sexual abuse scandal, challenging his legacy and forcing him to face questions of institutional failure regarding the victims.
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Penn State football coach Joe Paterno becomes embroiled in a sexual abuse scandal.Penn State football coach Joe Paterno becomes embroiled in a sexual abuse scandal.Penn State football coach Joe Paterno becomes embroiled in a sexual abuse scandal.
IMDb RATING
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7.2K
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  • Director
    • Barry Levinson
  • Writers
    • Debora Cahn
    • John C. Richards
  • Stars
    • Al Pacino
    • Kathy Baker
    • Kenneth Maharaj
  • Director
    • Barry Levinson
  • Writers
    • Debora Cahn
    • John C. Richards
  • Stars
    • Al Pacino
    • Kathy Baker
    • Kenneth Maharaj
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 61User reviews
    • 27Critic reviews
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 2 Primetime Emmys
      • 1 win & 7 nominations total

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    Trailer 2:05
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    Trailer 0:39
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    Al Pacino in Paterno (2018)
    Al Pacino and Barry Levinson in Paterno (2018)
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    Al Pacino in Paterno (2018)
    Riley Keough in Paterno (2018)
    Al Pacino in Paterno (2018)
    Riley Keough in Paterno (2018)
    Al Pacino, Kathy Baker, Greg Grunberg, Michael Mastro, Annie Parisse, and Larry Mitchell in Paterno (2018)
    Al Pacino, Greg Grunberg, and Annie Parisse in Paterno (2018)
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    Riley Keough in Paterno (2018)
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    Al Pacino
    Al Pacino
    • Joe Paterno
    Kathy Baker
    Kathy Baker
    • Sue Paterno
    Kenneth Maharaj
    Kenneth Maharaj
    • MRI Tech
    Michael Mastro
    Michael Mastro
    • Guido D'Elia
    Joshua Morgan
    Joshua Morgan
    • Bobby - Media Wrangler
    Ross Degraw
    Ross Degraw
    • Sports Producer
    Mitchell L. Mack
    • Devon Smith
    • (as Mitchell Mack)
    Larry Mitchell
    Larry Mitchell
    • Jay Paterno
    Darren Goldstein
    Darren Goldstein
    • Mike McQueary
    Riley Keough
    Riley Keough
    • Sara Ganim
    Nicholas Sadler
    Nicholas Sadler
    • Todd - Press Photographer
    Sir Brodie
    Sir Brodie
    • Security Guard
    Greg Grunberg
    Greg Grunberg
    • Scott Paterno
    Annie Parisse
    Annie Parisse
    • Mary Kay Paterno
    Vito Vitiello
    • Sports Director
    Laura Verillo
    • Control Room Tech
    Harold Garcia
    • Control Room Tech
    Julian Gamble
    Julian Gamble
    • Galen Hall
    • Director
      • Barry Levinson
    • Writers
      • Debora Cahn
      • John C. Richards
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    • Trivia
      Sara Ganim and members of The Patriot-News Staff won a number of national awards including the 2012 Pulitzer Prize for local reporting, making her the third youngest winner of a Pulitzer. The award cited "courageously revealing and adeptly covering the explosive Sandusky sex scandal involving former football coach Jerry Sandusky."
    • Quotes

      [last lines]

      Sara Ganim: Uh, I'm sorry. You said... 1976?

    • Crazy credits
      The title appears after 10 minutes.
    • Connections
      Featured in The 70th Primetime Emmy Awards (2018)
    • Soundtracks
      Madama Butterfly, Act II: Un Bel Di Vedremo
      Written by Giacomo Puccini

      Performed by Maria Callas

      Courtesy of Warner Classics U.K. Ltd.

      By arrangement with Warner Music Group Film & TV Licensing

    User reviews61

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    decent
    I am far by American football universe. Joe Paterno was and he remains for me only a character. So, the main motif for see the film was Al Pacino. And he does a great, beautiful job. Not surprising . It is a correct film who try give to much . And it does that, in many parts , just in chaotic manner, for sensimbilize about a deliate theme. But, sure, it is a decent film and ths is the only significant thing in this case.
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    • Mar 28, 2020

    Details

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    • Release date
      • April 7, 2018 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Happy Valley
    • Filming locations
      • Riverdale, Bronx, New York City, New York, USA(State College, PA)
    • Production companies
      • Pressman Film
      • The Levinson / Fontana Company
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 45 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 16:9 HD

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