The Mysteries of Pittsburgh

2008, Movie, 1h 35min

Based on Michael Chabon's novel, the film chronicles the defining summer of a recent college graduate who crosses his gangster father and explores love, sexuality, and the enigmas surrounding his life and his city.

Country: United States

Director:

Rawson Marshall Thurber

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5.4

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Critic Roger Ebert

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The movie is all the more artificial because it has been made with great, almost painful, earnestness.

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Critic Keith Phipps

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...it’s really rooted in every bastard child of I Vitelloni in which it’s clear from the first frame that the film won’t end until the protagonist clears out...

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The Mysteries of Pittsburgh is a coming-of-age story set in the vibrant city of Pittsburgh in the early 1980s. Art Bechstein, a recent college graduate and son of a powerful gangster, is struggling to find his place in the world. When he meets Jane and Cleveland, a charismatic couple who are both fascinating and dangerous, he is drawn into a whirlwind of adventure and self-discovery. As the summer unfolds, Art must confront his own desires and the complexities of his relationships, all while navigating the treacherous underworld of his father's criminal empire. With a cast of unforgettable characters and a unique blend of drama, adventure, and comedy, The Mysteries of Pittsburgh is a captivating tale of love, family, and the enduring power of friendship.

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