Paterno
“The greater the legend, the harder the fall.”
Synopsis
After becoming the winningest coach in college football history, Joe Paterno is embroiled in Penn State's Jerry Sandusky sexual abuse scandal, challenging his legacy and forcing him to face questions of institutional failure regarding the victims.
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Paterno (2018) Official Trailer ft. Al Pacino | HBOOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2018-02-23
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Al Pacino
Joe Paterno
Kathy Baker
Sue Paterno
Kenneth Maharaj
MRI Tech
Michael Mastro
Guido D'Elia
Joshua Morgan
Bobby - Media Wrangler
Ross Degraw
Sports Producer
Mitchell L. Mack
Devon Smith
Larry Mitchell
Jay Paterno
Darren Goldstein
Mike McQueary
Riley Keough
Sara Ganim
Nicholas Sadler
Todd - Press Photographer
Sir Brodie
Security Guard
Greg Grunberg
Scott Paterno
Annie Parisse
Mary Kay Paterno
Vito Vitiello
Sports Director
Laura Verillo
Control Room Tech
Harold Garcia
Control Room Tech
Julian Gamble
Galen Hall
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Barry Levinson
- Screenplay & Story
- Debora Cahn, John C. Richards
- Original Score
- Sacha Galperine, Evgueni Galperine
- Original Title
- Paterno
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Production Studios
- The Levinson/Fontana Company, Pressman Film, HBO Films, Sony Pictures Television
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Barry Levinson
Debora Cahn, John C. Richards
Sacha Galperine, Evgueni Galperine
Marcell Rév
Ron Patane, Brad Turner
Amy Herman, Lindsay Sloane, Tom Fontana, Barry Levinson, Jason Sosnoff
Department Leadership Roster
Amy Herman
Producer
David Gropman
Production Design
Marcell Rév
Director of Photography
Rita Ryack
Costume Design
Barry Levinson
Director
Ron Patane
Editor
Sacha Galperine
Original Music Composer
Debora Cahn
Writer
John C. Richards
Writer
Evgueni Galperine
Original Music Composer
Brad Turner
Editor
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Paterno
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What is Paterno about?
After becoming the winningest coach in college football history, Joe Paterno is embroiled in Penn State's Jerry Sandusky sexual abuse scandal, challenging his legacy and forcing him to face questions of institutional failure regarding the victims.
Who directed Paterno?
Paterno was directed by Barry Levinson.
Who stars in Paterno?
The principal cast of Paterno includes Al Pacino, Kathy Baker, Kenneth Maharaj, Michael Mastro, Joshua Morgan.
When was Paterno released and how long is it?
Paterno was released in 2018 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.
Who composed the musical score for Paterno?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Paterno was composed by Sacha Galperine, Evgueni Galperine.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Paterno?
Paterno holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).