Skag
“One Day He Looked at Death. And Learned About Life.”
Synopsis
Pete "Skag" Skagska is a 56-year-old union foreman of a Pittsburgh steel mill until a crippling stroke forces him to stay home and try to put his life back together and deal with family problems.
Top Cast
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Karl Malden
Pete 'Skag' Skagska
Piper Laurie
Jo Skagska
Craig Wasson
David Skagska
Peter Gallagher
John Skagska
Kathryn Holcomb
Patricia Skagska
Leslie Ackerman
Barbara Skagska
George Voskovec
Peter Skagska
Powers Boothe
Jim Whalen
M. Emmet Walsh
Moran
Tom Atkins
Dr. Moscone
Charles Hallahan
Fisher
Juanin Clay
Joyce
Gwen Humble
Audrey Landis
Bert Freed
Bishop
Tony Burton
Art Evans
Ernie Hudson
George Petrie
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Frank Perry
- Screenplay & Story
- William Hopkins, Abby Mann
- Original Score
- Billy Goldenberg
- Original Title
- Skag
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 18m
- Production Studios
- Abby Mann Productions, Lorimar Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Frank Perry
William Hopkins, Abby Mann
Billy Goldenberg
Edmond L. Koons
Sidney Katz
Abby Mann, Lee Rich, Brad Dexter
Department Leadership Roster
William Hopkins
Writer
Edmond L. Koons
Director of Photography
Brad Dexter
Producer
Frank Perry
Director
Abby Mann
Writer
Sidney Katz
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Skag
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Skag about?
Pete "Skag" Skagska is a 56-year-old union foreman of a Pittsburgh steel mill until a crippling stroke forces him to stay home and try to put his life back together and deal with family problems.
Who directed Skag?
Skag was directed by Frank Perry.
Who stars in Skag?
The principal cast of Skag includes Karl Malden, Piper Laurie, Craig Wasson, Peter Gallagher, Kathryn Holcomb.
When was Skag released and how long is it?
Skag was released in 1980 with a total runtime of 2h 18m.
Who composed the musical score for Skag?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Skag was composed by Billy Goldenberg.