A Complete Unknown
The ballad of a true original.
DramaMusicnew york citybased on novel or bookmusicianbiographyfolk musicmusic historysinger-songwritergreenwich village1960sartistic riskfictionalized historyelectric guitar
A biographical drama about an ambitious young musician navigating artistic transformation and cultural upheaval in 1960s Greenwich Village, balancing intimate character study with historical sweep.
New York, early 1960s. Against the backdrop of a vibrant music scene and tumultuous cultural upheaval, an enigmatic 19-year-old from Minnesota arrives in the West Village with his guitar and revolutionary talent, destined to change the course of American music.
Essence
Ensemble
Timothée Chalamet
Bob Dylan
Edward Norton
Pete Seeger
Elle Fanning
Sylvie Russo
Monica Barbaro
Joan Baez
Scoot McNairy
Woody Guthrie
Dan Fogler
Albert Grossman
Boyd Holbrook
Johnny Cash
Will Harrison
Bob Neuwirth
Joe Tippett
Dave Van Ronk
Eriko Hatsune
Toshi Seeger
Peter Gray Lewis
Frank (Lawyer)
Peter Gerety
Federal Judge
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