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Release History & Theatrical Window
Theatrical Premiere
January 2, 1970
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Paul Leaf
- Screenplay & Story
- Arthur Miller
- Original Title
- The Reason Why
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 13m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Director
Paul Leaf
Screenplay & Story
Arthur Miller
Film Editing
Dick Stone
Producers
Gino Giglio
Department Leadership Roster
Dick Stone
Editor
Gino Giglio
Producer
Arthur Miller
Writer
Paul Leaf
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Reason Why
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Reason Why about?
A meditation on My Lai.
Who directed The Reason Why?
The Reason Why was directed by Paul Leaf.
Who stars in The Reason Why?
The principal cast of The Reason Why includes Eli Wallach, Robert Ryan, Joan Copeland.
When was The Reason Why released and how long is it?
The Reason Why was released in 1970 with a total runtime of 13m.