Rebel in the Rye (2017)
Behind every masterpiece is a story.
Genre : Drama, Romance
Runtime : 1H 46M
Director : Danny Strong
Writer : Danny Strong
Synopsis
The life of celebrated but reclusive author J.D. Salinger, who gained worldwide fame with the publication of his novel The Catcher in the Rye.
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