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King of the Corner

  • 2004
  • R
  • 1h 33m
IMDb RATING
5.8/10
585
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Beverly D'Angelo, Isabella Rossellini, Rita Moreno, Eric Bogosian, Dominic Chianese, Peter Friedman, Jake Hoffman, Ashley Johnson, Peter Riegert, Eli Wallach, Frank Wood, and Harris Yulin in King of the Corner (2004)
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Leo Spivak is drifting through life without a compass. His father is aging fast, his teenage daughter is rebelling, his protégé is after his job and his wife is losing her patience. A twist ... Read allLeo Spivak is drifting through life without a compass. His father is aging fast, his teenage daughter is rebelling, his protégé is after his job and his wife is losing her patience. A twist of fate and some bizarre wisdom from a "freelance rabbi" help Leo navigate the murky water... Read allLeo Spivak is drifting through life without a compass. His father is aging fast, his teenage daughter is rebelling, his protégé is after his job and his wife is losing her patience. A twist of fate and some bizarre wisdom from a "freelance rabbi" help Leo navigate the murky waters of his life and turn his crisis into a second-chance.

  • Director
    • Peter Riegert
  • Writers
    • Peter Riegert
    • Gerald Shapiro
  • Stars
    • Peter Riegert
    • Frank Wood
    • Jake Hoffman
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    • IMDb RATING
    5.8/10
    585
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Peter Riegert
    • Writers
      • Peter Riegert
      • Gerald Shapiro
    • Stars
      • Peter Riegert
      • Frank Wood
      • Jake Hoffman
    • 76User reviews
    • 18Critic reviews
    • 55Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 2 wins total

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    Peter Riegert
    Peter Riegert
    • Leo Spivak
    Frank Wood
    Frank Wood
    • Anthony Berenson
    Jake Hoffman
    Jake Hoffman
    • Ed Shifman
    Jayne Houdyshell
    Jayne Houdyshell
    • Louise
    Marylouise Burke
    Marylouise Burke
    • Helen
    Susan Blommaert
    Susan Blommaert
    • Gloria
    • (as Susan Blommert)
    Eli Wallach
    Eli Wallach
    • Sol Spivak
    Rita Moreno
    Rita Moreno
    • Inez
    Harris Yulin
    Harris Yulin
    • Peter Hargrove
    Isabella Rossellini
    Isabella Rossellini
    • Rachel Spivak
    Ashley Johnson
    Ashley Johnson
    • Elena Spivak
    Mercedes Herrero
    • Dotty
    Dominic Chianese
    Dominic Chianese
    • Stan Marshak
    Judy Reyes
    Judy Reyes
    • Nurse Kathleen Delehant
    Beverly D'Angelo
    Beverly D'Angelo
    • Betsy Ingraham
    Peter Friedman
    Peter Friedman
    • Arthur Wexler
    Mary Catherine Wright
    • Miriam
    Jennifer Albano
    • Carolyn
    • Director
      • Peter Riegert
    • Writers
      • Peter Riegert
      • Gerald Shapiro
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    • Trivia
      Actor/director/co-writer Peter Riegert personally took this film from town to town, showing it in theaters to build word of mouth. He would usually stay for a day or two to meet and answer audience questions after each showing of the film.
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      Features Solitaire (1981)

    User reviews76

    Featured review
    8/10

    Well-Done, Witty and Poignant Character Study

    I screened this film at its Kansas City opening and found it an enjoyable and revealing tale of family life and a slice of modern Americana with more that one surprise and twist along the way. It is a film of depth and subtle textures that engages the audience by layers as it explores the personalities and relationships that propel the central characters through their lives. Peter Reigert and Isabella Rossellini turn in sensitive performances with a wonderful counterpoint provided by Eli Wallach in the role of the family patriarch.

    Reigert's direction is cogent and trim, based on a literate, thoughtful script by Gerald Shapiro.
    • ghecht11
    • Jul 12, 2005
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    • Release date
      • June 2004 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • Elevation Filmworks
      • Pursuit Films Inc. (United States)
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • The Pursuit of Happiness
    • Filming locations
      • Freehold, New Jersey, USA(Interior of racetrack)
    • Production companies
      • Elevation Filmworks
      • Ardustry Entertainment
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    • Budget
      • $350,000 (estimated)
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 33 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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