Buried Child
Synopsis
Sam Shepard's Pulitzer Prize-winning play in a production by The New Group. Dodge and Halie try to hang on to their farmland and their sanity while caring for their two wayward grown sons. When their grandson arrives, no one seems to recognize him and a secret must be kept.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- David Horn, Scott Elliott
- Screenplay & Story
- Sam Shepard
- Original Title
- Buried Child
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 54m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
David Horn, Scott Elliott
Sam Shepard
Bill Kabel
Benjamin Birney, Mitch Owgang, Bonnie Comley, David Horn, Stewart F. Lane
Department Leadership Roster
Benjamin Birney
Producer
Mitch Owgang
Producer
Bill Kabel
Editor
David Horn
Director
Sam Shepard
Writer
Scott Elliott
Director
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What is Buried Child about?
Sam Shepard's Pulitzer Prize-winning play in a production by The New Group. Dodge and Halie try to hang on to their farmland and their sanity while caring for their two wayward grown sons. When their grandson arrives, no one seems to recognize him and a secret must be kept.
Who directed Buried Child?
Buried Child was directed by David Horn, Scott Elliott.
Who stars in Buried Child?
The principal cast of Buried Child includes Taissa Farmiga, Ed Harris, Amy Madigan, Larry Pine, Rich Sommer.
When was Buried Child released and how long is it?
Buried Child was released in 2016 with a total runtime of 1h 54m.