Denmark / Aug 15, 2003 / 15
Ordinary life is pretty complex stuff
1h 41min
Overall average
5.0/10
Trailer
Videos
Plot
An original mix of fiction and reality illuminates the life of comic book hero everyman Harvey Pekar.
Main cast
Full cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Vivienne Benesch | Lana |
| Daniel Tay | Young Harvey |
| Harvey Pekar | Real Harvey |
| Donal Logue | Stage Actor Harvey |
| Josh Hutcherson | Robin |
| Joyce Brabner | Joyce Brabner |
| Molly Shannon | Stage Actor Joyce |
| Toby Radloff | Toby Radloff |
| Eytan Mirsky | Guitarist |
| Joey Krajcar | Batman |
| Chris Ambrose | Superman |
| Cameron Carter | Green Lantern |
| Mary Faktor | Housewife |
| Madylin Sweeten | Danielle |
| Ebon Moss-Bachrach | MTV Director |
| David Letterman | Self (archive footage) |
| Kurt Loder | Self (archive footage) |
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| Shari Springer Berman | Interviewer (voice) |
| Larry John Meyers | Throat Doctor |
| Barbara Brown | Nurse |
| Danny Hoch | Marty |
| Eli Ganias | Pahls |
| Sylvia Kauders | Old Jewish Lady |
| Rebecca Borger | Cashier |
| Nick Baxter | Mattress Guy #1 |
| Allen Branstein | Mattress Guy #2 |
| Dick Prochaska | WWII Patient |
| Charles Eduardos | Doctor |
| Robert Pulcini | Bob the Director |
| Bianca Santos | Counter Girl |
| Mike Rad | Rand |
| Amy K. Harmon | Cheery Waitress |
| Rob Grader | Stage Manager |
| Terrence Sullivan | Letterman Regular |
| Patrick Lafferty | Yuppie |
| Jesse Perez | Miguel |
| Jeff Peters | Talk Show Host |
| Ola Creston | PA #1 |
| Robert J. Williams | Cancer Doctor |
| Jason Stevens | Letterman Regular (voice) |
| Todd Cummings | Talk Show Host (voice) |
Genres
ComedyDrama
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | American Splendor |
| Original language | English (EN) |
| Spoken languages | English |
| Production countries | United States of America |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | HBO Films, Good Machine |
| Official site | newline.com |
| Release date | 15 agosto 2003 |
| Production | Ted Hope |
| Writer | Shari Springer Berman, Robert Pulcini, Harvey Pekar, Joyce Brabner |
| Casting | Ann Goulder |
| Editing | Robert Pulcini |
| Cinematography | Terry Stacey |
| Assistant directors | Shari Springer Berman, Robert Pulcini |
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| Camera operators | Terry Stacey |
| Additional photography | Terry Stacey |
| Production design | Thérèse DePrez, Robert DeSue |
| Art direction | Thérèse DePrez, Robert DeSue |
| Set decoration | Robert DeSue, Thérèse DePrez |
| Music | Mark Suozzo |
| Sound | Mark Suozzo |
| Costume design | Michael Wilkinson |
| Makeup | Michael Wilkinson |
| Hairstyling | Michael Wilkinson |
| Budget | 2.000.000 € |
| Revenue | 6.003.587 € |
Release dates
Limited release
Norway / Aug 15, 2003 / 15
Theatrical release
Netherlands / Aug 15, 2003 / AL
Romania / Aug 15, 2003 / 15
Sweden / Aug 15, 2003 / 15
United States / Aug 15, 2003 / R
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France / Oct 08, 2003
Austria / Sep 03, 2004
Germany / Oct 28, 2004 / 6
Spain / Mar 11, 2005 / 7
Digital
Czechia / Jul 07, 2003 / 15+
Poland / Oct 09, 2003 / 16
Hungary / Feb 04, 2006 / 16
United States / Dec 14, 2015 / R / HBO Max
Physical media
United States / Feb 03, 2004 / R / DVD
United Kingdom / May 24, 2004 / 15 / DVD
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