Poet Game
Synopsis
Mercurial, hard-drinking poet Hugh Saunders (Sir Anthony Hopkins) awaits his fortieth birthday, trying to preserve his art and his marriage against the temptations of celebrity and addiction.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Silvio Narizzano
- Screenplay & Story
- Anthony Terpiloff
- Original Title
- Poet Game
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Production Studios
- BBC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Silvio Narizzano
Anthony Terpiloff
Lewis Freedman, Mark Shivas
Department Leadership Roster
Anthony Terpiloff
Writer
Tony Abbott
Production Design
Silvio Narizzano
Director
Mark Shivas
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Poet Game
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Poet Game about?
Mercurial, hard-drinking poet Hugh Saunders (Sir Anthony Hopkins) awaits his fortieth birthday, trying to preserve his art and his marriage against the temptations of celebrity and addiction.
Who directed Poet Game?
Poet Game was directed by Silvio Narizzano.
Who stars in Poet Game?
The principal cast of Poet Game includes Anthony Hopkins, Billie Whitelaw, Susan Clark, Cyril Cusack, Al Mancini.
When was Poet Game released and how long is it?
Poet Game was released in 1972 with a total runtime of 1h 42m.