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Mystic River (2003)

R 138 min  -  Crime | Drama | Mystery  -   15 October 2003 (USA)
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With a childhood tragedy that overshadowed their lives, three men are reunited by circumstance when one loses a daughter.

Director:

Clint Eastwood

Writers:

Brian Helgeland (screenplay), Dennis Lehane (novel)
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Mystic River -- Hv post Mystic River -- Clip: Your love for her is so big Mystic River -- With a childhood tragedy that overshadowed their lives, three men are reunited by circumstance when one loses a daughter.
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Sean Penn ...
Tim Robbins ...
Kevin Bacon ...
Laurence Fishburne ...
Marcia Gay Harden ...
Laura Linney ...
Kevin Chapman ...
Tom Guiry ...
Brendan Harris (as Thomas Guiry)
Emmy Rossum ...
Spencer Treat Clark ...
Andrew Mackin Andrew Mackin ...
Adam Nelson ...
Robert Wahlberg ...
Jenny O'Hara ...
John Doman ...
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Storyline

Childhood friends Jimmy Markum, Sean Devine and Dave Boyle reunite following the death of Jimmy's oldest daughter, Katie. Sean's a police detective on the case, gathering difficult and disturbing evidence; he's also tasked with handling Jimmy's rage and need for retribution. Written by mmg  

Plot Summary | Plot Synopsis

Plot Keywords:

Detective | Death | Friend | Childhood Friend | Neighborhood  | See more »

Taglines:

We bury our sins, we wash them clean. See more »

Genres:

Crime | Drama | Mystery | Thriller

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for language and violence See all certifications »

Parents Guide:

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Details

Country:

USA | Australia

Language:

English

Release Date:

(USA) See more »

Also Known As:

Río místico See more »

Box Office

Budget:

$30,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

$640,815 (USA) (12 October 2003) (13 Screens)

Gross:

$90,135,191 (USA) (23 May 2004)
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Company Credits

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Technical Specs

Runtime:

Sound Mix:

DTS  | Dolby Digital  | SDDS

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1
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Did You Know?

Trivia

The liquor store scene was shot at Costello's, a liquor store on Boylston Street in the Back Bay, next to Berklee College of Music. After filming, screen shots from that scene were placed in the front display windows. Costello's closed in January 2007. See more »

Goofs

Anachronisms: The type of license plate on the car driven by the "cops" in the opening scene, which takes place in 1974 was not used in Massachusetts until the mid-1990s. See more »

Quotes

[first lines]
Radio Announcer #1: ...before the end of the season last year, and then re-injured it in spring training on a terrific game-saving play. You know, I was talking with...
Sean's Father: What time is this going on?
Jimmy's Father: 7:30 is the pre-game.
Sean's Father: Who'd you say was pitching tonight?
Jimmy's Father: Tiant's pitching.
Sean's Father: Goddamn Cuban, man. He can hurl it.
Jimmy's Father: I'd hate to be facing him.
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Crazy Credits

The Warner Bros and Village Roadshow Logos at the beginning of the
film, are not animated. They are both coloured Grey and stay in the
middle of the screen. See more »

Connections

Edited into Mystic River: Beneath the Surface (2004) See more »

Soundtracks

"Black Emerald Blues"
Written by Kyle Eastwood and Michael Stevens See more »