A Great American Tragedy
Synopsis
A middle-aged aerospace engineer has his whole life changed when he is suddenly laid off from his job. Unable to find work because of his age and a bad economy, he watches his bills pile up, his wife forced to go back to work and his marriage start to break up.
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George Kennedy
Brad Wilkes
Vera Miles
Gloria Wilkes
William Windom
Rob Stewart
Sallie Shockley
Carol
Kevin McCarthy
Mark Reynolds
Hilarie Thompson
Julie Wilkes
James Woods
Rick
Natalie Trundy
Paula Braun
Nancy Hadley
Trudy Stewart
Tony Dow
Johnny
Marcia Mae Jones
Claire
John Lasell
Police Sergeant
Stephen Coit
Job Interviewer
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- J. Lee Thompson
- Screenplay & Story
- Caryl Ledner
- Original Score
- George Duning
- Original Title
- A Great American Tragedy
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 15m
- Production Studios
- Metromedia Productions, ABC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
J. Lee Thompson
Caryl Ledner
George Duning
J.J. Jones
Henry Berman
Ronald Shedlo
Department Leadership Roster
Caryl Ledner
Writer
J. Lee Thompson
Director
J.J. Jones
Director of Photography
George Duning
Original Music Composer
Henry Berman
Editor
Ronald Shedlo
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Great American Tragedy
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is A Great American Tragedy about?
A middle-aged aerospace engineer has his whole life changed when he is suddenly laid off from his job. Unable to find work because of his age and a bad economy, he watches his bills pile up, his wife forced to go back to work and his marriage start to break up.
Who directed A Great American Tragedy?
A Great American Tragedy was directed by J. Lee Thompson.
Who stars in A Great American Tragedy?
The principal cast of A Great American Tragedy includes George Kennedy, Vera Miles, William Windom, Sallie Shockley, Kevin McCarthy.
When was A Great American Tragedy released and how long is it?
A Great American Tragedy was released in 1972 with a total runtime of 1h 15m.
Who composed the musical score for A Great American Tragedy?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A Great American Tragedy was composed by George Duning.