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A Complete Unknown

7.120242h 21mRMovieDramaMusic

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.

DirectorJames Mangold
WritersJay Cocks·James Mangold
ProducersAndrew Rona·Brian Kavanaugh-Jones

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Cast · Directed by James Mangold

Timothée Chalamet
Timothée Chalamet
Bob Dylan
Edward Norton
Edward Norton
Pete Seeger
Elle Fanning
Elle Fanning
Sylvie Russo
Monica Barbaro
Monica Barbaro
Joan Baez
Scoot McNairy
Scoot McNairy
Woody Guthrie
Dan Fogler
Dan Fogler
Albert Grossman
Boyd Holbrook
Boyd Holbrook
Johnny Cash
Will Harrison
Will Harrison
Bob Neuwirth
Joe Tippett
Joe Tippett
Dave Van Ronk
Eriko Hatsune
Eriko Hatsune
Toshi Seeger
Peter Gray Lewis
Peter Gray Lewis
Frank (Lawyer)
Peter Gerety
Peter Gerety
Federal Judge

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