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God's Pocket

  • 20142014
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  • 1h 28m
IMDb RATING
6.1/10
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God's Pocket (2014)
When Mickey's crazy stepson Leon is killed in a construction 'accident', nobody in the working class neighborhood of God's Pocket is sorry he's gone. Mickey tries to bury the bad news with the body, but when the boy's mother demands the truth, Mickey finds himself stuck in a life and death struggle between a body he can't bury, a wife he can't please and a debt he can't pay.
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A blue collar worker tries to cover things up when his stepson is killed in a suspicious accident, but a local reporter senses that something's amiss.A blue collar worker tries to cover things up when his stepson is killed in a suspicious accident, but a local reporter senses that something's amiss.A blue collar worker tries to cover things up when his stepson is killed in a suspicious accident, but a local reporter senses that something's amiss.

IMDb RATING
6.1/10
11K
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  • Director
    • John Slattery
  • Writers
    • Peter Dexter(novel)
    • Alex Metcalf(screenplay)
    • John Slattery(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Philip Seymour Hoffman
    • Christina Hendricks
    • Richard Jenkins
Top credits
  • Director
    • John Slattery
  • Writers
    • Peter Dexter(novel)
    • Alex Metcalf(screenplay)
    • John Slattery(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Philip Seymour Hoffman
    • Christina Hendricks
    • Richard Jenkins
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 78User reviews
    • 103Critic reviews
    • 51Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 nomination

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    Trailer 2:23
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    Philip Seymour Hoffman in God's Pocket (2014)
    Christina Hendricks in God's Pocket (2014)
    Philip Seymour Hoffman and John Turturro in God's Pocket (2014)
    Philip Seymour Hoffman and John Turturro in God's Pocket (2014)
    Philip Seymour Hoffman and Christina Hendricks in God's Pocket (2014)
    Richard Jenkins in God's Pocket (2014)
    Philip Seymour Hoffman and Eddie Marsan in God's Pocket (2014)
    Philip Seymour Hoffman, John Turturro, and John Slattery in God's Pocket (2014)
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    Philip Seymour Hoffman
    Philip Seymour Hoffman
    • Mickey Scarpatoas Mickey Scarpato
    Christina Hendricks
    Christina Hendricks
    • Jeanie Scarpatoas Jeanie Scarpato
    Richard Jenkins
    Richard Jenkins
    • Richard Shellburnas Richard Shellburn
    John Turturro
    John Turturro
    • Arthur 'Bird' Capezioas Arthur 'Bird' Capezio
    Eddie Marsan
    Eddie Marsan
    • Smilin' Jack Moranas Smilin' Jack Moran
    Caleb Landry Jones
    Caleb Landry Jones
    • Leon Hubbardas Leon Hubbard
    Jack O'Connell
    Jack O'Connell
    • Mole Ferrellas Mole Ferrell
    Bill Buell
    Bill Buell
    • Rayas Ray
    Rebecca Kling
    Rebecca Kling
    • Fat Patas Fat Pat
    David Apicella
    • Priestas Priest
    Bridget Barkan
    Bridget Barkan
    • Joyceas Joyce
    Michael Drayer
    Michael Drayer
    • Dannyas Danny
    Prudence Wright Holmes
    Prudence Wright Holmes
    • Eleanoras Eleanor
    Eddie McGee
    Eddie McGee
    • Petey Kearnsas Petey Kearns
    Molly Price
    Molly Price
    • Joanieas Joanie
    Domenick Lombardozzi
    Domenick Lombardozzi
    • Sal Cappias Sal Cappi
    Glenn Fleshler
    Glenn Fleshler
    • Coleman Peetsas Coleman Peets
    Joseph Reiver
    Joseph Reiver
    • Driveras Driver
    • Director
      • John Slattery
    • Writers
      • Peter Dexter(novel)
      • Alex Metcalf(screenplay)
      • John Slattery(screenplay)
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    Storyline

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    When Mickey's crazy step-son Leon is killed in a construction 'accident', nobody in the working class neighborhood of God's Pocket is sorry he's gone. Mickey tries to bury the bad news with the body, but when the boy's mother demands the truth, Mickey finds himself stuck in a life-and-death struggle between a body he can't bury, a wife he can't please and a debt he can't pay. —I.F.C. Films
    • sex scene
    • impotence
    • drunkenness
    • handjob
    • death
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    • Taglines
      • The only thing they can't forgive is not being from ... God's Pocket
    • Genres
      • Crime
      • Drama
    • Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
      • Rated R for violence, language throughout and sexual content
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      This is the last completed movie of Philip Seymour Hoffman.
    • Goofs
      Taking place in a Philadelphia blue collar neighborhood, the logo on the door of the police car is the actual one used in Philadelphia, as are the shoulder id patches on the policeman's shirts, but the police car itself, as well as the breast, and hat badges, are obviously NOT of Philadelphia.
    • Quotes

      [repeated line]

      Mickey Scarpato: What the fuck?

    • Connections
      References Taxi Driver (1976)
    • Soundtracks
      All Because of You
      Written by Thomas Fletcher

      Performed by Tee Fletcher

      Courtesy of The Numero Group

      By Arrangement with Bank Robber Music

    User reviews78

    Review
    Top review
    7/10
    Offbeat and atmospheric.
    John Slattery's feature film debut is a competent if small-scale effort. Faithfully adapted from the 1983 novel of the same name, it is an enjoyable snapshot into a dark lower Philadelphia Neighbourhood.

    What is obvious is the affection for the source material. The film differs little from Pete Dexter's book, and is better for it. The sometimes lethargic pace is livened by some genuine surprises, and there is always that all important sense of atmosphere.

    If there was ever an actor who knew not how to overact, it was Philip Seymour Hoffman. In his penultimate appearance, he and Christina Hendricks both deliver an underplayed performance as the central couple, allowing the rest of the ensemble the more colourful scenes.

    It is not without it's faults. The story is told over a period of three days, and it is perhaps for that reason that it sometimes feels episodic. The whole film plays like one of Slattery's self- directed episodes of Mad Men. The ending does not escape the clichés typical of its genre. Nevertheless, it is an entertaining watch, a promising debut, and another sad reminder of why Philip Seymour Hoffman will be missed.
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • August 8, 2014 (United Kingdom)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Official Facebook
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Tanrının Unuttuğu Yer
    • Filming locations
      • Yonkers, New York, USA
    • Production companies
      • Park Pictures
      • Cooper's Town Productions
      • Shoestring Pictures
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $1,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $169,976
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $21,482
      • May 11, 2014
    • Gross worldwide
      • $413,567
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 28 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39 : 1

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