A Touch of the Poet
Synopsis
Cornelius "Con" Melody is an Irish tavern keeper in New England who lives in reverence of his former days as a nobleman and decorated officer in the British army during the Napoleonic wars. Impoverished now, he struts about in his uniform and plots to make money by manipulating the love of his daughter for the son of a wealthy manufacturer. His daughter sees through his façade and his chicanery and begins to plot for herself.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Stephen Porter, Kirk Browning
- Screenplay & Story
- Eugene O'Neill
- Original Title
- A Touch of the Poet
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 22m
- Production Studios
- Broadway Theatre Archive
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Stephen Porter, Kirk Browning
Eugene O'Neill
Girish Bhargava
David Griffiths, Jac Venza
Department Leadership Roster
Eugene O'Neill
Writer
Stephen Porter
Director
David Griffiths
Producer
Jane Greenwood
Costume Design
Girish Bhargava
Editor
Kirk Browning
Director
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What is A Touch of the Poet about?
Cornelius "Con" Melody is an Irish tavern keeper in New England who lives in reverence of his former days as a nobleman and decorated officer in the British army during the Napoleonic wars. Impoverished now, he struts about in his uniform and plots to make money by manipulating the love of his daughter for the son of a wealthy manufacturer. His daughter sees through his façade and his chicanery and begins to plot for herself.
Who directed A Touch of the Poet?
A Touch of the Poet was directed by Stephen Porter, Kirk Browning.
Who stars in A Touch of the Poet?
The principal cast of A Touch of the Poet includes Donald Moffat, Robert Phalen, Roberta Maxwell, Nancy Marchand, Fritz Weaver.
When was A Touch of the Poet released and how long is it?
A Touch of the Poet was released in 1974 with a total runtime of 2h 22m.