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Mystic River, the Academy Award-winning adaptation of the novel, was released in 2003.The film was directed by Clint Eastwood and starred Sean Penn as Jimmy Markum (the character's last name was changed from Marcus to Markum for the film), Tim Robbins as Dave, and Kevin Bacon as Sean.
Dennis Lehane (born August 4, 1965) [1] is an American author. He has published more than a dozen novels; the first several were a series of mysteries featuring recurring characters, including A Drink Before the War.
On Rotten Tomatoes, Mystic River has an approval rating of 89% based on 204 reviews, with an average rating of 7.80/10. The site's critics consensus reads: "Anchored by the exceptional acting of its strong cast, Mystic River is a somber drama that unfolds in layers and conveys the tragedy of its story with visceral power."
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Download QR code; Print/export Download as PDF; Printable version; ... Mystic River may also refer to: Mystic River (Connecticut), in southeastern Connecticut, US;
The Mystic River is a 7.0-mile-long (11.3 km) river [1] in Massachusetts. In the Massachusett language , missi-tuk means "large estuary", alluding to the tidal nature of the Mystic River. The resemblance to the English word mystic is a coincidence, which the colonists followed.
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The film is based on the non-fiction books "Gyokusai sÅshikikan" no etegami ("Picture letters from the Commander in Chief") [10] by General Tadamichi Kuribayashi (portrayed on screen by Ken Watanabe) and So Sad To Fall In Battle: An Account of War [11] by Kumiko Kakehashi about the Battle of Iwo Jima. While some characters such as Saigo are ...