# Pollock (2000)

> Ed Harris’s intimate portrait of Jackson Pollock traces the explosive rise of an abstract expressionist icon alongside the alcoholism and relationship turmoil that shadowed his success.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/7153

## Facts

- Runtime: 132 min
- Genres: Drama, History
- Director: Ed Harris
- Cast: Ed Harris, Marcia Gay Harden, Tom Bower, Jennifer Connelly, Bud Cort, John Heard, Val Kilmer, David Leary
- TMDB rating: 6.7/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0183659/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: mild
- Mood: melancholic, intimate, brooding, quiet evening, art-film night

## Synopsis

A deep dive into the tumultuous life of a groundbreaking artist, exploring the highs and lows of creativity.

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