Joe Gould's Secret
Originally released in 2000. Joe Gould's Secret is a drama film. directed by Stanley Tucci.
Starring Ian Holm, Stanley Tucci, and Hope Davis
Synopsis
Around 1940, New Yorker staff writer Joe Mitchell meets Joe Gould, a Greenwich Village character who cadges meals, drinks, and contributions to the Joe Gould Fund and who is writing a voluminous Oral History of the World, a record of 20,000 conversations he's overheard. Mitchell is fascinated with this Harvard grad and writes a 1942 piece about him, "Professor Seagull," bringing Gould some celebrity and an invitation to join the Greenwich Village Ravens, a poetry club he's often crashed. Gould's touchy, querulous personality and his frequent dropping in on Mitchell for hours of chat lead to a breakup, but the two Joes stay in touch until Gould's death and Mitchell's unveiling of the secret.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 21, 2000
26 years ago
Runtime
1h 44m
104 minutes total
User Rating
5.9/10
Mixed (18 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Director
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Joe Gould's Secret about?
Around 1940, New Yorker staff writer Joe Mitchell meets Joe Gould, a Greenwich Village character who cadges meals, drinks, and contributions to the Joe Gould Fund and who is writing a voluminous Or...
Who directed Joe Gould's Secret?
Joe Gould's Secret was directed by Stanley Tucci.
How long is Joe Gould's Secret?
Joe Gould's Secret has a runtime of 1 hours and 44 minutes (104 minutes total).
When was Joe Gould's Secret released?
Joe Gould's Secret was released on January 21, 2000 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Joe Gould's Secret?
The main cast of Joe Gould's Secret includes Ian Holm, Stanley Tucci, Hope Davis, Sarah Hyland, Hallee Hirsh.