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Author! Author!
“Anyone can be a father. But not every father deserves a standing ovation.”
5.9 / 10• 1982• 1h 50m•PG• English
ComedyDramaRomance
Storyline
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.
Cast & Crew
Al Pacino
Ivan Travalian
Lead
Dyan Cannon
Alica Detroit
Tuesday Weld
Gloria Travalian
Bob Dishy
Morris Finestein
Bob Elliott
Patrick Dicker
Ray Goulding
Jackie Dicker
Eric Gurry
Igor
EJ
Elva Josephson
Bonnie (as Elva Leff)
What People Are Saying
3.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Arthur Hiller's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. Author! Author! is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
