

A Complete Unknown
2024-12-25 · 141 min · ★ 7.1
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.
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Production details
- Directors
- James Mangold
- Production companies
- Veritas Entertainment Group, Range Media Partners, The Picture Company, Turnpike Films, White Water, Searchlight Pictures, TSG Entertainment
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- USD 65,000,000
- Revenue
- USD 140,508,652
Top Cast
Timothée ChalametBob Dylan
Edward NortonPete Seeger
Elle FanningSylvie Russo
Monica BarbaroJoan Baez
Scoot McNairyWoody Guthrie
Dan FoglerAlbert Grossman
Boyd HolbrookJohnny Cash
Will HarrisonBob Neuwirth
Joe TippettDave Van Ronk
Eriko HatsuneToshi Seeger
Peter Gray LewisFrank (Lawyer)
Peter GeretyFederal Judge
Lenny GrossmanFederal Court Clerk
David WenzelCab Driver
Riley HashimotoDanny Seeger
Eloise PeyrotTinya Seeger
Maya FeldmanMika Seeger
Reza SalazarTito (Gerdes Stage Manager)
James Austin JohnsonGerdes M.C.
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