Paterno

2018, Biography, 1h 45m

40 Reviews 250+ Ratings

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Paterno, elevated by deft direction from Barry Levinson and a strong Al Pacino performance, presents a hard-hitting dramatization of a gut-wrenching real-life story. Read critic reviews

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Movie Info

Penn State football coach Joe Paterno becomes embroiled in a sexual abuse scandal.

Cast & Crew

Al Pacino
Joe Paterno
Riley Keough
Sara Ganim
Tess Frazer
Andrea
Annie Parisse
Mary Kay Paterno
Kathy Baker
Sue Paterno
Greg Grunberg
Scott Paterno
Kristen Bush
Dawn Fisher
Benjamin Cook
Aaron Fisher
Barry Levinson
Director
Debora Cahn
Screenwriter
David McKenna
Screenwriter
John C. Richards
Screenwriter
Jason Sosnoff
Executive Producer
Lindsay Sloane
Executive Producer
Edward R. Pressman
Executive Producer
Rick Nicita
Executive Producer
Marcell Rév
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Critic Reviews for Paterno

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