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The King of Marvin Gardens

R19721h 43mBob Rafelson
IMDb 6.5 · Rotten Tomatoes 71%

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Jason Staebler lives on the Boardwalk and fronts for the local mob in Atlantic City. He is a dreamer who asks his brother David, a radio personality from Philadelphia, to help him build a paradise on a Pacific Island, which might be just another of his pie-in-the-sky schemes. Inevitably, complications begin to pile up.

Drama
Sibling RelationshipMonopolyBoardwalkJailMobsterDreamer

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What is The King of Marvin Gardens (1972) about?

Jason Staebler lives on the Boardwalk and fronts for the local mob in Atlantic City. He is a dreamer who asks his brother David, a radio personality from Philadelphia, to help him build a paradise on a Pacific Island, which might be just another of his pie-in-the-sky schemes. Inevitably, complications begin to pile up.

Who stars in The King of Marvin Gardens?

The King of Marvin Gardens stars Jack Nicholson (David Staebler), Bruce Dern (Jason Staebler), Ellen Burstyn (Sally), Julia Anne Robinson (Jessica), Scatman Crothers (Lewis). The film was directed by Bob Rafelson.

How long is The King of Marvin Gardens?

The King of Marvin Gardens has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1972. It is rated R.

Is The King of Marvin Gardens worth watching?

The King of Marvin Gardens holds an IMDb rating of 6.5/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 71. Fans of Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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