J. D. Salinger

Writing

J. D. Salinger

Born January 1, 1919 · New York City, New York, USA

Died January 27, 2010 · aged 91

Jerome David Salinger was an American writer who is known for his widely-read novel “The Catcher in the Rye.” Following his early success, Salinger led a very private life for more than a half-century. He published his final original work in 1965 and gave his last interview in 1980.

Known For

Venice 70: Future ReloadedVenice 70: Future Reloaded · 2013
Venice 70: Future Reloaded
★ 5.02013
MovieDramaDocumentary
Made for the Venice Film Festival's 70th anniversary, seventy filmmakers made a short film between 60 and 90 seconds long on their interpretation of the future of cinema.
My Foolish HeartMy Foolish Heart · 1950
My Foolish Heart
★ 6.61950
MovieDramaRomance
After a long absence, Mary Jane visits her schoolfriend Eloise, and Eloise's daughter Ramona. Eloise drinks too much and is unhappily married to Lew Wengler. Eloise falls asleep and remembers her time with her true love, Walt Dreiser, at the beginning of the Second World War. She recalls the events that lead up to her split with Mary Jane, and how Lew married Eloise rather than Mary Jane.
Pretty Mouth and Green My EyesPretty Mouth and Green My Eyes · 1967
Pretty Mouth and Green My Eyes
★ 9.01967
MovieDrama
Phone conversation between an abandoned husband and his friend.
PariPari · 1995
Pari
★ 6.01995
MovieRomanceDrama
Pari is an honor student in literature and theatre at Tehran University. Attracted to the life of her late brother Asad, an ascetic and devotee to Eastern philosophy, she abandons her usual life and embarks on a journey to find herself and discover who she really is. Her quest upsets her other brother, Dadashi, who disagrees with the ascetic life of Asad and tries to convince Pari to return to literature and theater. Her quest upsets her other brother, Dadashi, who disagrees with the ascetic life of Asad and tries to convince Pari to return to literature and theater
The CatcherThe Catcher · 2001
The Catcher
2001
MovieDrama
Holden Caulfield, a boarding school drop-out, take a solo vacation to London. A student film inspired by the J.D. Salinger novel.

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