Paradise Lost
Synopsis
Playwright Clifford Odets' portrait of the Great Depression unfolds in the modest two-family home of Leo and Clara Gordon as misfortune strikes them and the people running with them. Opened on Broadway in 1935, it became one of the Group Theatre's most controversial plays and Odets' favorite.
Top Cast
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Luther Adler
Self - Host
Jo Van Fleet
Clara Gordon
Eli Wallach
Leo Gordon
Sam Groom
Ben Gordon
Bernadette Peters
Libby Michaels
George Voskovec
Gus Michaels
Cliff Gorman
Kewpie
Fred Gwynne
Mr. Pike
Mike Kellin
Sam Katz
Biff McGuire
Phil Foley
George Bartenieff
Dave
Jay Garner
Mr. May
Howard Green
Felix
Rose Gregorio
Lucy
David Hurst
Schabel
Dorrie Kavanaugh
Pearl
Sam Schacht
Julie Gordon
James Sloyan
Williams
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 30, 2002
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Glenn Jordan
- Screenplay & Story
- Clifford Odets
- Original Title
- Paradise Lost
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 36m
- Production Studios
- Thirteen
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Glenn Jordan
Clifford Odets
Jac Venza, Glenn Jordan
Department Leadership Roster
Glenn Jordan
Producer
Glenn Jordan
Director
Clifford Odets
Writer
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What is Paradise Lost about?
Playwright Clifford Odets' portrait of the Great Depression unfolds in the modest two-family home of Leo and Clara Gordon as misfortune strikes them and the people running with them. Opened on Broadway in 1935, it became one of the Group Theatre's most controversial plays and Odets' favorite.
Who directed Paradise Lost?
Paradise Lost was directed by Glenn Jordan.
Who stars in Paradise Lost?
The principal cast of Paradise Lost includes Luther Adler, Jo Van Fleet, Eli Wallach, Sam Groom, Bernadette Peters.
When was Paradise Lost released and how long is it?
Paradise Lost was released in 1971 with a total runtime of 2h 36m.