Author! Author!(1982)
“Anyone can be a father. But not every father deserves a standing ovation.”
Overview
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.
Director
Arthur Hiller
Studio
20th Century Fox
Revenue
$13M
Cast
Al Pacino
as Ivan Travalian
Dyan Cannon
as Alica Detroit
Tuesday Weld
as Gloria Travalian
Bob Dishy
as Morris Finestein
Bob Elliott
as Patrick Dicker
Ray Goulding
as Jackie Dicker
Eric Gurry
as Igor
Elva Josephson
as Bonnie (as Elva Leff)
B.J. Barie
as Spike
Ari Meyers
as Debbie
Benjamin H. Carlin
as Geraldo
Alan King
as Kreplich
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1982
Runtime
1h 50m
Language
English
Rating
5.9 / 10
Box Office
$13M
Production Companies
20th Century Fox
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Author! Author!?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Author! Author! (1982).
What is Author! Author! about?▼
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.
Who directed Author! Author!?▼
Author! Author! was directed by Arthur Hiller and released in 1982. It is a comedy, drama, romance film.
How long is Author! Author!?▼
Author! Author! has a runtime of 1 hours and 50 minutes (110 minutes total).
Who stars in Author! Author!?▼
The cast of Author! Author! includes Al Pacino as Ivan Travalian, Dyan Cannon as Alica Detroit, Tuesday Weld as Gloria Travalian, Bob Dishy as Morris Finestein, Bob Elliott as Patrick Dicker and more.
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