Author! Author!
“Anyone can be a father. But not every father deserves a standing ovation.”
Synopsis
A broadway playwright is burning the candle at both ends. He is dealing with pressure from a production nearing premiere, a wife who is leaving him, and 5 children 4 of which belong to her.
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Author! Author! (1982) trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2018-08-19
Top Cast
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Al Pacino
Ivan Travalian
Dyan Cannon
Alica Detroit
Tuesday Weld
Gloria Travalian
Bob Dishy
Morris Finestein
Bob Elliott
Patrick Dicker
Ray Goulding
Jackie Dicker
Eric Gurry
Igor
Elva Josephson
Bonnie (as Elva Leff)
B.J. Barie
Spike
Ari Meyers
Debbie
Benjamin H. Carlin
Geraldo
Alan King
Kreplich
Ken Sylk
Roger Slessinger
James Tolkan
Lt. Glass
Tony Munafo
Officer Kapinsky
Reuben Singer
Oliver Cromwell
Cosmo Allegretti
Fippsy Fippininni
Kevin McClarnon
Ted Brawn
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 18, 1982
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$13.1M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Arthur Hiller
- Screenplay & Story
- Israel Horovitz
- Original Score
- Dave Grusin, Johnny Mandel
- Original Title
- Author! Author!
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Worldwide Gross
- $13.1M
- Production Studios
- 20th Century Fox
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Arthur Hiller
Israel Horovitz
Dave Grusin, Johnny Mandel
Victor J. Kemper
William Reynolds
Irwin Winkler
Department Leadership Roster
Arthur Hiller
Director
Israel Horovitz
Writer
Irwin Winkler
Producer
Victor J. Kemper
Director of Photography
William Reynolds
Editor
Gene Rudolf
Production Design
Gloria Gresham
Costume Design
Dave Grusin
Original Music Composer
Johnny Mandel
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Author! Author!
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What is Author! Author! about?
A broadway playwright is burning the candle at both ends. He is dealing with pressure from a production nearing premiere, a wife who is leaving him, and 5 children 4 of which belong to her.
Who directed Author! Author!?
Author! Author! was directed by Arthur Hiller.
Who stars in Author! Author!?
The principal cast of Author! Author! includes Al Pacino, Dyan Cannon, Tuesday Weld, Bob Dishy, Bob Elliott.
When was Author! Author! released and how long is it?
Author! Author! was released in 1982 with a total runtime of 1h 50m.
How much did Author! Author! make at the box office?
Author! Author! grossed $13.1M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Author! Author!?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Author! Author! was composed by Dave Grusin, Johnny Mandel.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Author! Author!?
Author! Author! holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).