The Good Heart
“Everyone needs a refuge from the world.”
Synopsis
Jacques is the curmudgeonly owner of a gritty New York dive bar that serves as home to a motley assortment of professional drinkers. Jacques is determinedly drinking and smoking himself to death when he meets Lucas, a homeless young man who has already given up on life. Determined to keep his legacy alive, Jacques deems Lucas is a fitting heir and takes him under his wing.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2010-03-11
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Release History & Theatrical Window
April 30, 2010
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$3.8M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Dagur Kári
- Screenplay & Story
- Dagur Kári
- Original Score
- Slowblow
- Original Title
- The Good Heart
- Country of Origin
- Denmark, France, Iceland, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Budget
- $3.8M
- Production Studios
- Nimbus Film, Forensic Films, ShortCut Copenhagen, Palomar Pictures, Wild Bunch, ZDF/Arte, Zik Zak Filmworks, Agat Films & Cie / Ex Nihilo
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Dagur Kári
Dagur Kári
Slowblow
Rasmus Videbæk
Andri Steinn
Sigurjón Sighvatsson, Skuli Fr. Malmquist, Thor Sigurjonsson, Robin O'Hara, Scott Macaulay
Department Leadership Roster
Dagur Kári
Director
Skuli Fr. Malmquist
Producer
Thor Sigurjonsson
Producer
Dagur Kári
Screenplay
Slowblow
Original Music Composer
Rasmus Videbæk
Director of Photography
Hálfdán Pedersen
Production Design
Helga Rós Hannam
Costume Design
Andri Steinn
Editor
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 Good Heart
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Good Heart about?
Jacques is the curmudgeonly owner of a gritty New York dive bar that serves as home to a motley assortment of professional drinkers. Jacques is determinedly drinking and smoking himself to death when he meets Lucas, a homeless young man who has already given up on life. Determined to keep his legacy alive, Jacques deems Lucas is a fitting heir and takes him under his wing.
Who directed The Good Heart?
The Good Heart was directed by Dagur Kári.
Who stars in The Good Heart?
The principal cast of The Good Heart includes Brian Cox, Paul Dano, Stephanie Szostak, Isild Le Besco, Bill Buell.
When was The Good Heart released and how long is it?
The Good Heart was released in 2009 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Who composed the musical score for The Good Heart?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Good Heart was composed by Slowblow.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Good Heart?
The Good Heart holds official age classifications: CA: R; US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).