Haywire
Synopsis
Based on the autobiography of Brooke Hayward, daughter of famous Broadway producer Leland Hayward and actress Margaret Sullavan, who grows up in the glamorous, cruel and emotionally unstable world of her parents.
Top Cast
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Lee Remick
Margaret Sullavan
Jason Robards
Leland Hayward
Deborah Raffin
Brooke Hayward
Dianne Hull
Bridget Hayward
Hart Bochner
William 'Bill' Hayward
Linda Gray
Nan
Richard Johnson
Kenneth Wagg
Christopher Guest
The TV Director
Charles Robinson
Male Nurse
Dennis Holahan
Bill II
Donald Petrie
Tom
Kaki Hunter
The Girl
Larry Golden
Dr. Miller
Isabel West
Buffy
John Denos
Dr. Russell
Ken Letner
Family Friend
Natalie Masters
Mother Superior
Lindsay Brooke King
Brooke, age 7
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michael Tuchner
- Screenplay & Story
- James Costigan
- Original Score
- Billy Goldenberg
- Original Title
- Haywire
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 3h 4m
- Production Studios
- Panda Productions, Warner Bros. Television
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael Tuchner
James Costigan, Peter Davis
Billy Goldenberg
Howard Schwartz
Burton Weinstein
William Hayward
Department Leadership Roster
James Costigan
Screenplay
Michael Tuchner
Director
Burton Weinstein
Editor
Renié
Costume Design
William Hayward
Producer
Howard Schwartz
Director of Photography
Billy Goldenberg
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Haywire
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Haywire about?
Based on the autobiography of Brooke Hayward, daughter of famous Broadway producer Leland Hayward and actress Margaret Sullavan, who grows up in the glamorous, cruel and emotionally unstable world of her parents.
Who directed Haywire?
Haywire was directed by Michael Tuchner.
Who stars in Haywire?
The principal cast of Haywire includes Lee Remick, Jason Robards, Deborah Raffin, Dianne Hull, Hart Bochner.
When was Haywire released and how long is it?
Haywire was released in 1980 with a total runtime of 3h 4m.
Who composed the musical score for Haywire?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Haywire was composed by Billy Goldenberg.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Haywire?
Haywire holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).