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Director:
Writer (WGA):
Dustin Lance Black (written by)
Release Date:
30 January 2009 (USA)
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Tagline:
His life changed history. His courage changed lives. more
Plot:
The story of Harvey Milk, and his struggles as an American gay activist who fought for gay rights and became California's first openly gay elected official. full summary | full synopsis
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Gay
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Harvey Milk
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Gay Rights
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Lover
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Politician
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Awards:
Won 2 Oscars.
Another 34 wins
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48 nominations
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NewsDesk:
(1343 articles)
Photos: Male Costars Get Buss-ted
(From PEOPLE.com. 5 February 2010, 5:30 AM, PST)
Doc Talk: Why Remake a Documentary as a Dramatic Film?
(From Cinematical. 3 February 2010, 6:45 PM, PST)
(From PEOPLE.com. 5 February 2010, 5:30 AM, PST)
Doc Talk: Why Remake a Documentary as a Dramatic Film?
(From Cinematical. 3 February 2010, 6:45 PM, PST)
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"I'm 40 and I haven't done anything"
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Also Known As:
Untitled Harvey Milk Project (USA) (working title)
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MPAA:
Rated R for language, some sexual content and brief violence.
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Runtime:
128 min
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Certification:
USA:R (certificate #44714) |
UK:15 |
Ireland:15A |
Australia:M |
Singapore:R21 |
Finland:K-13 |
Italy:T |
Portugal:M/12 (Qualidade) |
Brazil:16 |
Portugal:M/12 |
Portugal:M/12 (re-rating on appeal) |
Philippines:R-13 (MTRCB) |
Netherlands:12 |
Norway:11 |
Switzerland:14 (canton of Geneva) |
Switzerland:14 (canton of Vaud) |
Argentina:16 |
Sweden:11 |
Japan:PG-12 |
Canada:14A (Ontario) |
Hong Kong:IIB |
Mexico:B15 |
Austria:10 |
Denmark:11 |
Germany:12 |
France:U |
Iceland:12 |
Peru:14
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Trivia:
Scott Smith's last name is never mentioned until the epilogue, and Jack Lira's last name is only given in the credits.
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Goofs:
Errors made by characters (possibly deliberate errors by the filmmakers): When Dan White (Josh Brolin) is sitting shirtless looking out the window while contemplating his murderous deed, you can clearly see Josh's tattoo on his right shoulder blade. Dan White did have a tattoo, but it was a shamrock on his arm.
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Harvey Milk:
[First lines] This is Harvey Milk speaking on Friday November 18th. This is to be played only in the event of my death by assassination. During one of the early campaigns, I started opening my speeches with the same line and it sort of became my signature... Hello, I'm Harvey Milk, and I'm here to recruit you.
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Movie Connections:
Featured in The Orange British Academy Film Awards (2009) (TV)
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Soundtrack:
Queen Bitch
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At Dan White's trial, how could judge and jury have taken the "Twinkie Defense" seriously?How much sex, violence, and profanity are in this movie?
Why wasn't this released in time to influence the vote on California's Prop 8 (banning same sex marriages)?
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Gus Van Sant's talent and humility allows Harvey Milk to be a the center of this remarkable story without putting himself in front of the camera. Sean Penn shines with a new and extraordinary light as Harvey Milk. His humanity is overwhelming at times. That permanent smile defining his face talks volumes about his faith in people, no matter what. His awareness is filled with truth and innocence, he worries he's about to be 40 and hasn't accomplished anything. Little did he know.The film is constructed brilliantly in a series of vignettes that builds up into a whole fluid narrative. Josh Brolin, as the disturbed Dan White is another standout in a complex and remarkable performance. No cheap shots here. Diego Luna, Joseph Cross and Emile Hirsch are also terrific as the boys around Harvey but it is James Franco who truly gets under your skin. His romantic turn is one of the most compelling gay love stories I've ever seen (and I've seen Brokeback Mountain). Highly recommended!