Diner
Synopsis
This pilot for a TV version of the critically acclaimed feature Diner (1982) focused on the complaints of the wives, Elyse and Beth, that their husbands were spending too much time hanging at the diner with their friends.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Barry Levinson
- Screenplay & Story
- Barry Levinson
- Original Title
- Diner
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 24m
- Production Studios
- Jerry Weintraub/Barry Levinson Productions, MGM Television
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Barry Levinson
Barry Levinson
Dominic Palmieri
Stu Linder
Barry Levinson, Jerry Weintraub, Mark Johnson
Department Leadership Roster
Stu Linder
Editor
Dominic Palmieri
Director of Photography
Barry Levinson
Director
Barry Levinson
Writer
Mark Johnson
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Diner
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Diner about?
This pilot for a TV version of the critically acclaimed feature Diner (1982) focused on the complaints of the wives, Elyse and Beth, that their husbands were spending too much time hanging at the diner with their friends.
Who directed Diner?
Diner was directed by Barry Levinson.
Who stars in Diner?
The principal cast of Diner includes Mike Binder, Max Cantor, Michael Madsen, James Spader, Mady Kaplan.
When was Diner released and how long is it?
Diner was released in 1983 with a total runtime of 24m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Diner?
Diner holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).