The Mysteries of Pittsburgh
“Sometimes life leads you to the most mysterious places.”
Synopsis
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.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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The Mysteries of Pittsburgh - Original Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2014-02-20
Top Cast
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Jon Foster
Art Bechstein
Peter Sarsgaard
Cleveland Arning
Sienna Miller
Jane Bellwether
Mena Suvari
Phlox Lombardi
Omid Abtahi
Mohammed
Nick Nolte
Joe Bechstein
Keith Michael Gregory
Keith
Ali Reed
Female Book Barn Employee
James A. Harper
Teen Book Barn Employee
Don Wadsworth
Class Instructor
Christian Hand
Punk Rock Bathroom Patron
Jarid Faubel
Mohawk Man (as Jarid C. Faubel)
Tim Hartman
Restaurant Manager
Shannon Williams
Lurch
Max Havrilla
Little Boy In Book Barn
Jocelyn Wrzosek
Townie
Patrick Jordan
Phlox’s New Boyfriend
Stephen Liska
Jimmy Breezy
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 20, 2008
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Rawson Marshall Thurber
- Screenplay & Story
- Rawson Marshall Thurber
- Original Score
- Theodore Shapiro
- Original Title
- The Mysteries of Pittsburgh
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- Groundswell Productions, Sherazade Film Development, Visitor Pictures, QED International, Peace Arch Entertainment Group, Arclight Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Rawson Marshall Thurber
Rawson Marshall Thurber, Michael Chabon
Theodore Shapiro
Michael Barrett
Barbara Tulliver
Thor Benander, Jason Christopher Mercer, Rawson Marshall Thurber, Michael London, Omar Amanat
Department Leadership Roster
Rawson Marshall Thurber
Director
Barbara Tulliver
Editor
Thor Benander
Producer
Jason Christopher Mercer
Producer
Rawson Marshall Thurber
Producer
Michael London
Producer
Wendy Chuck
Costume Design
John Robotham
Stunt Coordinator
Theodore Shapiro
Original Music Composer
Rawson Marshall Thurber
Screenplay
Michael Barrett
Director of Photography
Maher Ahmad
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Mysteries of Pittsburgh
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What is The Mysteries of Pittsburgh about?
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.
Who directed The Mysteries of Pittsburgh?
The Mysteries of Pittsburgh was directed by Rawson Marshall Thurber.
Who stars in The Mysteries of Pittsburgh?
The principal cast of The Mysteries of Pittsburgh includes Jon Foster, Peter Sarsgaard, Sienna Miller, Mena Suvari, Omid Abtahi.
When was The Mysteries of Pittsburgh released and how long is it?
The Mysteries of Pittsburgh was released in 2008 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Who composed the musical score for The Mysteries of Pittsburgh?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Mysteries of Pittsburgh was composed by Theodore Shapiro.
Is The Mysteries of Pittsburgh based on a book or true story?
The Mysteries of Pittsburgh is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Michael Chabon".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Mysteries of Pittsburgh?
The Mysteries of Pittsburgh holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).