CinemaOSMovie · 2009 · 1h 35m · R
The Good Heart

Everyone needs a refuge from the world.

64%(99)IMDbDramaComedyRomance

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.

Directed byDagur Kári

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Status
Released
Runtime
1h 35m
Language
EN
Released
September 11, 2009
Budget
$3,800,000
Studios
Nimbus FilmWild BunchZDF/Arte

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Trailers & teasers

1 video
The Good Heart Trailer Official HD

The Good Heart Trailer Official HD

Featuring

Cast & crew

10 credited
Starring
Brian Cox

Brian Cox

Jacques

Paul Dano

Paul Dano

Lucas

Stephanie Szostak

Stephanie Szostak

Sarah

Isild Le Besco

Isild Le Besco

April

Bill Buell

Bill Buell

Roger Verne

Ed Wheeler

Ed Wheeler

Jonathan

Clark Middleton

Clark Middleton

Dimitri

Edmund Lyndeck

Edmund Lyndeck

Barber

Daniel Raymont

Daniel Raymont

Markus

Damian Young

Damian Young

Roddie

Creative team
Directed by
Dagur Kári
Dagur Kári
Written by
Dagur Kári
Dagur Kári
Produced by
Skuli Fr. Malmquist
Skuli Fr. Malmquist
Thor Sigurjonsson
Thor Sigurjonsson

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