Guest Artist
Synopsis
Joseph Harris, a legendary, but troubled playwright comes to small Michigan town at Christmastime to mount his latest play. Greeting the cynical New Yorker is a young, aspiring writer who challenges his hero to be the icon he’d idolized. However, Harris wants no part of Michigan, small towns and he has no interest in being the young man’s hero. The young man must face his hero and navigate the relationship between heroes, reality and hope.
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Guest Artist Official Trailer (2020)Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2020-07-14
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Santa Barbara International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
July 10, 2020
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Timothy Busfield
- Screenplay & Story
- Jeff Daniels
- Original Score
- Ben Daniels
- Original Title
- Guest Artist
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 15m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Timothy Busfield
Jeff Daniels
Ben Daniels
Wilson Coates Busfield
Alyssa Loveall
Timothy Busfield, Donald Cameron Clark Jr., Melissa Gilbert, Jeff Daniels, Michael A. Alden
Department Leadership Roster
Timothy Busfield
Producer
Melissa Gilbert
Producer
Jeff Daniels
Producer
Timothy Busfield
Director
Jeff Daniels
Writer
Michael A. Alden
Producer
Alyssa Loveall
Editor
Wilson Coates Busfield
Director of Photography
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Suitable only for 12 years and over.
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What is Guest Artist about?
Joseph Harris, a legendary, but troubled playwright comes to small Michigan town at Christmastime to mount his latest play. Greeting the cynical New Yorker is a young, aspiring writer who challenges his hero to be the icon he’d idolized. However, Harris wants no part of Michigan, small towns and he has no interest in being the young man’s hero. The young man must face his hero and navigate the relationship between heroes, reality and hope.
Who directed Guest Artist?
Guest Artist was directed by Timothy Busfield.
Who stars in Guest Artist?
The principal cast of Guest Artist includes Jeff Daniels, Thomas Macias, Richard McWilliams, Erika Slezak, McKara Bechler.
When was Guest Artist released and how long is it?
Guest Artist was released in 2019 with a total runtime of 1h 15m.
Who composed the musical score for Guest Artist?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Guest Artist was composed by Ben Daniels.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Guest Artist?
Guest Artist holds official age classifications: GB: 12 (Suitable only for 12 years and over.).