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The Death & Life of John F. Donovan

6.9723 votes20192h 3mReleased

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.

Director: Xavier Dolan
Released: 13 March 2019
Studio: Sons of Manual, Lyla Films, Warp Films
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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

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Jared Keeso

James Donovan

Chris Zylka

Will Jefford Jr.

Amara Karan

Miss Kureshi

Emily Hampshire

Amy Bosworth

Michael Gambon

Man in Diner

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Liz Jones

Susan Almgren

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Jane Wheeler

Aunt Anne

Craig Eldridge

Uncle Patrick

Lukas Rolfe

Cedric

Ari Millen

Big Billy

Gijs Blom

Rupert's Boyfriend

Rob Baker

Late Night Show Host

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