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Jack Nicholson, Bruce Dern, Ellen Burstyn, Julia Anne Robinson, Scatman Crothers, Josh Mostel, Arnold Williams, Tony King, John P. Ryan, Garry Goodrow (mehr)Inhalte(1)
David Staebler, the host of a late-night talk-show on a Philadelphia radio station, often regales listeners with anecdotes about his older brother Jason, a con man whom he refers to as "the King of Marvin Gardens." One day, after a separation of many years, David becomes reinvolved with Jason who informs him that he's on the verge of realizing their childhood dream of owning a tropical island. (Verleiher-Text)
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The King of Marvin Gardens particularly surprises the community of Jack Nicholson fans, as Nicholson, to the director's surprise, chose the role of the more subdued of the two brothers, David. It is a very unconventional role in Nicholson's filmography, where he is extremely reserved and employs understated character acting. The film is a psychological study of two different life approaches, with David representing a factual and rational perspective, whereas Jason offers an emotional view of the world. The criminal plot is not crucial and primarily serves to intensify the dramatic conflict between the brothers. It's not an exceptional film but a decently watchable psychological drama. Overall impression: 60%.
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