Marty Supreme (2025)
"Marty Supreme" is a sports drama, loosely inspired by the life of table tennis champion Marty Reisman, following his journey from a hustler in Manhattan to a champion, with Timothée Chalamet in the lead role.
Here's a more detailed breakdown:
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Key Aspects:
- Hustler-turned-Champion: The film follows Reisman's transformation from a hustler who played for bets to a champion who won 22 major titles.
- Manhattan Roots: The story is rooted in the Lower East Side and downtown Manhattan scene, where Reisman was a fixture.
- "Fictionalized Original Film": The film is described as a "fictionalized original film" and not a biopic, suggesting a more creative and less factual approach to the story.
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Cast:
Timothée Chalamet stars in the lead role, with Gwyneth Paltrow, Fran Drescher, Tyler, the Creator, and Odessa A'zion also appearing in the film.
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Director:
Josh Safdie directs the film, marking his directorial return after his critically acclaimed 2019 film "Uncut Gems".
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Production:
"Marty Supreme" is produced by A24, and it is reportedly their most expensive film to date, surpassing "Civil War".
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Inspiration:
The film is loosely based on the life of Marty Reisman, a table tennis champion known as "The Needle" for his slight build, who started as a hustler in Manhattan and became a fixture in the Lower East Side and downtown Manhattan scene.
"Marty Supreme" is a sports drama, loosely inspired by the life of table tennis champion Marty Reisman, following his journey from a hustler in Manhattan to a champion, with Timothée Chalamet in the lead role.
Here's a more detailed breakdown:
-
Key Aspects:
- Hustler-turned-Champion: The film follows Reisman's transformation from a hustler who played for bets to a champion who won 22 major titles.
- Manhattan Roots: The story is rooted in the Lower East Side and downtown Manhattan scene, where Reisman was a fixture.
- "Fictionalized Original Film": The film is described as a "fictionalized original film" and not a biopic, suggesting a more creative and less factual approach to the story.
-
Cast:
Timothée Chalamet stars in the lead role, with Gwyneth Paltrow, Fran Drescher, Tyler, the Creator, and Odessa A'zion also appearing in the film.
-
Director:
Josh Safdie directs the film, marking his directorial return after his critically acclaimed 2019 film "Uncut Gems".
-
Production:
"Marty Supreme" is produced by A24, and it is reportedly their most expensive film to date, surpassing "Civil War".
-
Inspiration:
The film is loosely based on the life of Marty Reisman, a table tennis champion known as "The Needle" for his slight build, who started as a hustler in Manhattan and became a fixture in the Lower East Side and downtown Manhattan scene.