True West
Synopsis
A screenwriter gets conned out of selling a script to a Hollywood producer by his brother, who pitches his own idea for a movie. This video recording of the 1982 Steppenwolf Theatre Company production was later broadcast by PBS.
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Sam Shepard's "True West" - 1984 (John Malkovich and Gary Sinise)
Type: Clip • Published 2019-02-24
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Allan A. Goldstein
- Screenplay & Story
- Sam Shepard
- Original Title
- True West
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Production Studios
- Steppenwolf Theatre Chicago
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Allan A. Goldstein
Sam Shepard
Harvey Kopel
John H. Williams, Howard K. Grossman
Department Leadership Roster
John H. Williams
Producer
Harvey Kopel
Editor
Howard K. Grossman
Producer
Allan A. Goldstein
Director
Sam Shepard
Writer
Akira Yoshimura
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Frequently Asked Questions About True West
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What is True West about?
A screenwriter gets conned out of selling a script to a Hollywood producer by his brother, who pitches his own idea for a movie. This video recording of the 1982 Steppenwolf Theatre Company production was later broadcast by PBS.
Who directed True West?
True West was directed by Allan A. Goldstein.
Who stars in True West?
The principal cast of True West includes John Malkovich, Gary Sinise, Sam Schacht, Margaret Thomson.
When was True West released and how long is it?
True West was released in 1984 with a total runtime of 1h 50m.