The Dining Room
“A comedy of manners”
Synopsis
Six actors play over 50 characters across 18 scenes from different families that overlap and intertwine in a single dining room. Set in a typical well-to-do household, the mosaic of interrelated scenes - some funny, some touching, some rueful - create an in-depth portrait of a vanishing species: the upper-middle-class WASP.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
October 19, 1984
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Allan A. Goldstein
- Screenplay & Story
- A.R. Gurney
- Original Title
- The Dining Room
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Allan A. Goldstein
A.R. Gurney
Department Leadership Roster
Allan A. Goldstein
Director
A.R. Gurney
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Dining Room
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What is The Dining Room about?
Six actors play over 50 characters across 18 scenes from different families that overlap and intertwine in a single dining room. Set in a typical well-to-do household, the mosaic of interrelated scenes - some funny, some touching, some rueful - create an in-depth portrait of a vanishing species: the upper-middle-class WASP.
Who directed The Dining Room?
The Dining Room was directed by Allan A. Goldstein.
Who stars in The Dining Room?
The principal cast of The Dining Room includes William H. Macy, John Shea, Remak Ramsay, Jeanne Ruskin, Frances Sternhagen.
When was The Dining Room released and how long is it?
The Dining Room was released in 1984 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.