The Death & Life of John F. Donovan

6.9 2019 123 min
R
Drama

A decade after the death of an American TV star, a young actor reminisces about the written correspondence he once shared with the former, as well as the impact those letters had on both their lives.

About

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Director
Xavier Dolan
Writers
Xavier Dolan, Jacob Tierney
Classification
R

Cast

The cast behind this title

Kit Harington John F. Donovan
Natalie Portman Sam Turner
Jacob Tremblay Rupert Turner
Susan Sarandon Grace Donovan
Kathy Bates Barbara Haggermaker
Ben Schnetzer Rupert Turner (21 y.o.)
Thandiwe Newton Journalist
Jared Keeso James Donovan
Chris Zylka Will Jefford Jr.
Amara Karan Miss Kureshi
Emily Hampshire Amy Bosworth
Michael Gambon Man in Diner
Sarah Gadon Liz Jones
Susan Almgren Aunt Faith
Jane Wheeler Aunt Anne
Craig Eldridge Uncle Patrick
Lukas Rolfe Cedric
Ari Millen Big Billy

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