Wordplay
“Discover a world that thinks inside the box”
Synopsis
From the masters who create the mind-bending diversions to the tense competition at the American Crossword Puzzle Tournament, Patrick Creadon's documentary reveals a fascinating look at a decidedly addictive pastime. Creadon captures New York Times editor Will Shortz at work, talks to celebrity solvers -- including Bill Clinton and Ken Burns -- and presents an intimate look at the national tournament and its competitors.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2018-05-22
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Release History & Theatrical Window
June 26, 2006
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Patrick Creadon
- Screenplay & Story
- Christine O'Malley, Patrick Creadon
- Original Score
- Peter Golub
- Original Title
- Wordplay
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Production Studios
- O'Malley Creadon Productions, The Weinstein Company, IFC Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Patrick Creadon
Christine O'Malley, Patrick Creadon
Peter Golub
Patrick Creadon
Douglas Blush
Department Leadership Roster
Patrick Creadon
Director
Christine O'Malley
Writer
Patrick Creadon
Writer
Douglas Blush
Editor
Patrick Creadon
Director of Photography
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Wordplay
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What is Wordplay about?
From the masters who create the mind-bending diversions to the tense competition at the American Crossword Puzzle Tournament, Patrick Creadon's documentary reveals a fascinating look at a decidedly addictive pastime. Creadon captures New York Times editor Will Shortz at work, talks to celebrity solvers -- including Bill Clinton and Ken Burns -- and presents an intimate look at the national tournament and its competitors.
Who directed Wordplay?
Wordplay was directed by Patrick Creadon.
Who stars in Wordplay?
The principal cast of Wordplay includes Will Shortz, Merl Reagle, Bill Clinton, Jon Stewart, Tyler Hinman.
When was Wordplay released and how long is it?
Wordplay was released in 2006 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.
Who composed the musical score for Wordplay?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Wordplay was composed by Peter Golub.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Wordplay?
Wordplay holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).