The King of Marvin Gardens
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Drama
DJ Radio monologist David Staebler (Jack Nicholson) is called to Atlantic City by his brother Jason (Bruce Dern), who wants him to come in on an island real estate deal. David is drawn into the world of his brother, who is involved with ‘middle-aged kewpie doll’ Sally (Ellen Burstyn) and her waif stepdaughter, but senses that things will soon fall apart.