Salinger
“Uncover the mystery but don't spoil the secrets!”
Synopsis
An in-depth investigation into the private world of the American writer J. D. Salinger (1919-2010), who lived most of his life behind the impenetrable wall of a self-imposed seclusion: how his dramatic experiences during World War II influenced his life and work, his relationships with very young women, his obsessive writing methods, his many literary secrets.
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Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2013-07-24
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Michael Mcdermott
Self - Photojournalist
A. E. Hotchner
Self - Writer
Jean Miller
Self - Salinger's Friend
Gore Vidal
Self - Writer
Tom Wolfe
Self - Writer
John Guare
Self - Playwright
Philip Seymour Hoffman
Self - Actor
Martin Sheen
Self - Actor
Harvey Jason
Self - Rare Bookseller
Paul Alexander
Self - Salinger's Biographer
Richard Stayton
Self - Book Editor
Robert Towne
Self - Screenwriter
A. Scott Berg
Self - Writer
Michael Clarkson
Self - Salinger's Fan
E. L. Doctorow
Self - Writer
David Shields
Self - Salinger's Biographer
Don Congdon
Self - Book Editor
Leila Hadley Luce
Self - Salinger's Friend
Release History & Theatrical Window
Rio de Janeiro International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
September 6, 2013
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$2M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$651K
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.33x
-$1.3M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Shane Salerno
- Screenplay & Story
- Shane Salerno, Paul Alexander
- Original Score
- Lorne Balfe
- Original Title
- Salinger
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Spanish
- Runtime
- 2h 5m
- Production Budget
- $2M
- Worldwide Gross
- $651K
- Production Studios
- The Story Factory
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Shane Salerno
Shane Salerno, Paul Alexander
Lorne Balfe
Buddy Squires, Anthony Savini, Al Broderick, Michael Mcdermott, Pedro Valenzuela
Regis Kimble, Langdon Page, Jeffrey Doe
Shane Salerno, Buddy Squires, Deborah Randall, Craig Fanning
Department Leadership Roster
Shane Salerno
Director
Shane Salerno
Writer
Shane Salerno
Producer
Buddy Squires
Producer
Deborah Randall
Producer
Craig Fanning
Producer
Buddy Squires
Director of Photography
Regis Kimble
Editor
Langdon Page
Editor
Jeffrey Doe
Editor
Lorne Balfe
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Salinger
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Salinger about?
An in-depth investigation into the private world of the American writer J. D. Salinger (1919-2010), who lived most of his life behind the impenetrable wall of a self-imposed seclusion: how his dramatic experiences during World War II influenced his life and work, his relationships with very young women, his obsessive writing methods, his many literary secrets.
Who directed Salinger?
Salinger was directed by Shane Salerno.
Who stars in Salinger?
The principal cast of Salinger includes Michael Mcdermott, A. E. Hotchner, Jean Miller, Gore Vidal, Tom Wolfe.
When was Salinger released and how long is it?
Salinger was released in 2013 with a total runtime of 2h 5m.
What was the box office and production budget of Salinger?
Salinger had a reported production budget of $2M and grossed $651K at the worldwide box office (0.33 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for Salinger?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Salinger was composed by Lorne Balfe.
Is Salinger based on a book or true story?
Salinger is adapted from the following source material: Book: "Paul Alexander".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Salinger?
Salinger holds official age classifications: CA: 14A; US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).