Movie

Author! Author!

“Anyone can be a father. But not every father deserves a standing ovation.”

★ 5.9(117)19821h 50m

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Good to know

Director: Arthur Hiller
Release date: 1982-06-18
Runtime: 1h 50m
Language: English
Box office: $13,100,000
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: 20th Century Fox

About Author! Author!

Author! Author! is a 1982 movie in the Comedy, Drama and Romance genres, directed by Arthur Hiller, starring Al Pacino, Dyan Cannon and Tuesday Weld. It has a runtime of 1 hour 50 minutes. It holds an average rating of 5.9/10 from 117 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Author! Author! in United States — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

A broadway playwright is burning the candle at both ends. He is dealing with pressure from a production nearing premiere, a wife who is leaving him, and 5 children 4 of which belong to her.

Cast

Al Pacino

Ivan Travalian

Dyan Cannon

Alica Detroit

Tuesday Weld

Gloria Travalian

Bob Dishy

Morris Finestein

Bob Elliott

Patrick Dicker

Ray Goulding

Jackie Dicker

Eric Gurry

Igor

Elva Josephson

Bonnie (as Elva Leff)

B.J. Barie

Spike

Ari Meyers

Debbie

Benjamin H. Carlin

Geraldo

Alan King

Kreplich

Themes & keywords

marriageplaywright

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Author! Author! in United States?+

Author! Author! is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in United States. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Author! Author! on Netflix?+

Author! Author! is not on Netflix in United States right now.

How long is Author! Author!?+

Author! Author! has a runtime of 1 hour 50 minutes (110 minutes).

Who stars in Author! Author!?+

Author! Author! stars Al Pacino, Dyan Cannon, Tuesday Weld, Bob Dishy and Bob Elliott.

When did Author! Author! come out?+

Author! Author! is a 1982 movie directed by Arthur Hiller.

What genre is Author! Author!?+

Author! Author! is Comedy, Drama and Romance film.

Who directed Author! Author!?+

Author! Author! was directed by Arthur Hiller.