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Arthur Miller: Writer
“An intimate portrait of a singular man”
7.1 / 10• 2017• 1h 41m•PG• English
Documentary
Storyline
One of the greatest playwrights of the 20th century, Arthur Miller created such celebrated works as Death of a Salesman and The Crucible, which continue to move audiences around the world today. He also made headlines for being targeted by the House Un-American Activities Committee at the height of the McCarthy Era and entering into a tumultuous marriage with Hollywood icon Marilyn Monroe. Told from the unique perspective of his daughter, filmmaker Rebecca Miller, Arthur Miller: Writer is an illuminating portrait that combines interviews spanning decades and a wealth of personal archival material, and provides new insights into Miller’s life as an artist and exploring his character in all its complexity.
Cast & Crew
Arthur Miller
Self (archive footage)
Lead
Joan Allen
Self (archive footage)
Joan Copeland
Self (archive footage)
Peter Falk
Self (archive footage)
Clark Gable
Self (archive footage)
JG
John Guare
Self (archive footage)
J. Edgar Hoover
Self (archive footage)
John Huston
Self (archive footage)
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Rebecca Miller's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
4.0
“Every frame feels alive. Arthur Miller: Writer is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
