Author! Author!(1982)
Anyone can be a father. But not every father deserves a standing ovation.
Synopsis
A broadway playwright is burning the candle at both ends. He is dealing with pressure from a production nearing premiere, a wife who is leaving him, and 5 children 4 of which belong to her.
Directed by Arthur Hiller
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Cast
Al Pacino
Ivan Travalian
Dyan Cannon
Alica Detroit
Tuesday Weld
Gloria Travalian
Bob Dishy
Morris Finestein
Bob Elliott
Patrick Dicker
Ray Goulding
Jackie Dicker
Eric Gurry
Igor
Elva Josephson
Bonnie (as Elva Leff)
B.J. Barie
Spike
Ari Meyers
Debbie
Benjamin H. Carlin
Geraldo
Alan King
Kreplich
Ken Sylk
Roger Slessinger
James Tolkan
Lt. Glass
Tony Munafo
Officer Kapinsky
Reuben Singer
Oliver Cromwell
Cosmo Allegretti
Fippsy Fippininni
Kevin McClarnon
Ted Brawn
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When did Author! Author! come out?+
Author! Author! was released in 1982.
How long is Author! Author!?+
Author! Author! runs for 110 minutes (1 hour and 50 minutes).
Who directed Author! Author!?+
Author! Author! was directed by Arthur Hiller.
Who stars in Author! Author!?+
Author! Author! stars Al Pacino, Dyan Cannon, Tuesday Weld, Bob Dishy and Bob Elliott.
Is Author! Author! worth watching?+
Author! Author! holds a 6.0/10 rating from 121 TMDB users, and is best suited to fans of comedy, drama and romance.
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