The Notebook

Theatrical - Wide 2004-06-25

Cast James Garner Joan Allen Gena Rowlands Sam Shepard Ryan Gosling Rachel McAdams
Directed by Nick Cassavetes
Written by Jeremy Leven

Genres: Drama

Synopsis

As a man (Garner) reads from a faded notebook to the woman (Rowlands) he regularly visits at a nursing home, his words bring to life the story of a young couple (Gosling and McAdams) who are separated by World War II, then reunited 14 years later after their lives have taken different paths. Adapted by Jeremy Leven (Don Juan De Marco) from the acclaimed novel by Jeremy Sparks, The Notebook reveals an epic story of love lost and found, of new beginnings and second chances.

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The Notebook

Posted 21 years ago

Review Date: Director: Nick Cassavetes Writer: Jeremy Leven Producers: Lynn Harris, Mark Johnson Actors: Ryan Gosling as Noah, Rachel McAdams as Allie, James Marsden Plot: A poor, young country boy falls in love with a rich girl during one heated...

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Posted 12 months ago

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