Miller's Tale
“It's difficult getting to the top; it's more difficult staying there.”
Synopsis
Miller's Tale is a personal journey into the life of playwright and actor Jason Miller and his relationship with his hometown, Scranton, Pennsylvania. Best known for his performance as Father Karras in The Exorcist, Miller experienced a brief but brilliant period of national acclaim, then curiously abandoned Hollywood to return to his hometown. After Miller died in a local bar Scranton, at the age of 62, filmmaker and fellow Scranton native Rebecca Marshall Ferris set out with her camera to find out why did this exceptional playwright, who achieved such phenomenal early success, never write a Broadway play again? And what happened to Miller in Hollywood that would make him run away from a promising acting career?
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Release History & Theatrical Window
March 5, 2011
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Rebecca Marshall
- Screenplay & Story
- Rebecca Marshall
- Original Score
- Erin O'Hara
- Original Title
- Miller's Tale
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 57m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Rebecca Marshall
Rebecca Marshall
Erin O'Hara
Bryan Gunnar Cole, Matthew Prinzing
Jason Ferris, Rebecca Marshall, Stephen Scalese, Thomas M. Curra, A. William Kelly
Department Leadership Roster
Rebecca Marshall
Director
Rebecca Marshall
Writer
Erin O'Hara
Original Music Composer
Bryan Gunnar Cole
Editor
Matthew Prinzing
Editor
Rebecca Marshall
Producer
Stephen Scalese
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Miller's Tale.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Miller's Tale
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Miller's Tale about?
Miller's Tale is a personal journey into the life of playwright and actor Jason Miller and his relationship with his hometown, Scranton, Pennsylvania. Best known for his performance as Father Karras in The Exorcist, Miller experienced a brief but brilliant period of national acclaim, then curiously abandoned Hollywood to return to his hometown. After Miller died in a local bar Scranton, at the age of 62, filmmaker and fellow Scranton native Rebecca Marshall Ferris set out with her camera to find out why did this exceptional playwright, who achieved such phenomenal early success, never write a Broadway play again? And what happened to Miller in Hollywood that would make him run away from a promising acting career?
Who directed Miller's Tale?
Miller's Tale was directed by Rebecca Marshall.
Who stars in Miller's Tale?
The principal cast of Miller's Tale includes Bruce Dern, William Friedkin, Stacy Keach, Martin Sheen, Paul Sorvino.
When was Miller's Tale released and how long is it?
Miller's Tale was released in 2011 with a total runtime of 57m.
Who composed the musical score for Miller's Tale?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Miller's Tale was composed by Erin O'Hara.