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A Complete Unknown(2024)

DramaMusic
Directed by James Mangold
Runtime 140 min
Written by Jay Cocks, James Mangold
IMDb7.1/10

Synopsis

New York, early 1960s. Against the backdrop of a vibrant music scene and tumultuous cultural upheaval, an enigmatic 19-year-old from Minnesota arrives in the West Village with his guitar and revolutionary talent, destined to change the course of American music.

Cast

Timothée ChalametEdward NortonElle FanningMonica BarbaroScoot McNairyDan FoglerBoyd HolbrookWill Harrison

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