The Dying Gaul
“"Woe to him who seeks to please rather than appall."”
Synopsis
A grief-stricken screenwriter unknowingly enters a three-way relationship with a woman and her film executive husband - to chilling results.
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THE DYING GAUL
Type: Trailer • Published 2009-10-21
Top Cast
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Peter Sarsgaard
Robert Sandrich
Patricia Clarkson
Elaine Tishop
Campbell Scott
Jeffrey Tishop
Ryan Miller
Max
Robin Bartlett
Bella
Ebon Moss-Bachrach
Olaf
Kelli O'Hara
Liz
Dee Dee Flores
Emad
Elizabeth Marvel
Kelli
Linda Emond
Dr. Foss
Bill Camp
Malcolm
Don Johanson
Male Guest
Jason-Shane Scott
Robert's Masseuse
Bridgetta Tomarchio
Female Guest
Craig Hamrick
Party Guest (voice)
Thomas Jay Ryan
Faith Jefferies
Debbon
Release History & Theatrical Window
Sundance
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Craig Lucas
- Screenplay & Story
- Craig Lucas
- Original Score
- Steve Reich
- Original Title
- The Dying Gaul
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- Twopoundbad, Holedigger Films, Rebel Park Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Craig Lucas
Craig Lucas
Steve Reich
Bobby Bukowski
Andy Keir
Joseph Caruso, Sean Fitzgerald, Paul Manafort, David Newman, Joel Posner
Department Leadership Roster
Craig Lucas
Director
Craig Lucas
Screenplay
Campbell Scott
Producer
George VanBuskirk
Producer
Lisa Zimble
Producer
Bobby Bukowski
Director of Photography
Andy Keir
Editor
Vincent Jefferds
Production Design
Danny Glicker
Costume Design
Steve Reich
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Dying Gaul
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What is The Dying Gaul about?
A grief-stricken screenwriter unknowingly enters a three-way relationship with a woman and her film executive husband - to chilling results.
Who directed The Dying Gaul?
The Dying Gaul was directed by Craig Lucas.
Who stars in The Dying Gaul?
The principal cast of The Dying Gaul includes Peter Sarsgaard, Patricia Clarkson, Campbell Scott, Ryan Miller, Robin Bartlett.
When was The Dying Gaul released and how long is it?
The Dying Gaul was released in 2005 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Who composed the musical score for The Dying Gaul?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Dying Gaul was composed by Steve Reich.