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Bob RafelsonScénario:
Jacob BrackmanPhotographie:
László KovácsActeurs·trices:
Jack Nicholson, Bruce Dern, Ellen Burstyn, Julia Anne Robinson, Scatman Crothers, Josh Mostel, Arnold Williams, Tony King, John P. Ryan (plus)Résumés(1)
David Staebler est animateur dans une radio périphérique. Jason, son frère, veut le voir de toute urgence. Il va le retrouver à Atlantic City. Jason lui explique alors son grand projet: créer une cité de jeux à Hawaï. Tandis qu'ils mettent au point ce projet insensé, se tisse entre eux des liens tendus et violents... (Park Circus)
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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%. ()