Six Characters in Search of An Author
Synopsis
A rehearsal is disrupted when six figures mysteriously appear on the stage, claiming to be fictional characters from an unfinished play searching for an author to tell their tragic story. An adaptation of the classic Luigi Pirandello play, updated to take place in a 1970s television studio.
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John Houseman
The Director
Andy Griffith
The Father
Julie Adams
The Mother
Beverly Todd
The Stepdaughter
James Keach
The Son
H.B. Barnum III
The Boy
Claire Touchstone
The Little Girl
Patricia Hitchcock
The Character Lady
Laurence Hugo
The Leading Man
Timothy Blake
The Leading Lady
Pat Ast
Madam Pace
Peter Elbling
Rudy
Jeremy Foster
The Juvenile
Deborah Winters
The Ingenue
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Stacy Keach
- Screenplay & Story
- Paul Avila Mayer, Luigi Pirandello
- Original Title
- Six Characters in Search of An Author
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Production Studios
- KCET, Hollywood Television Theatre, Broadway Theatre Archive
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Stacy Keach
Paul Avila Mayer, Luigi Pirandello
Norman Lloyd
Department Leadership Roster
Stacy Keach
Director
Luigi Pirandello
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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What is Six Characters in Search of An Author about?
A rehearsal is disrupted when six figures mysteriously appear on the stage, claiming to be fictional characters from an unfinished play searching for an author to tell their tragic story. An adaptation of the classic Luigi Pirandello play, updated to take place in a 1970s television studio.
Who directed Six Characters in Search of An Author?
Six Characters in Search of An Author was directed by Stacy Keach.
Who stars in Six Characters in Search of An Author?
The principal cast of Six Characters in Search of An Author includes John Houseman, Andy Griffith, Julie Adams, Beverly Todd, James Keach.
When was Six Characters in Search of An Author released and how long is it?
Six Characters in Search of An Author was released in 1976 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Six Characters in Search of An Author?
Six Characters in Search of An Author holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).