Author! Author!(1982)
Anyone can be a father. But not every father deserves a standing ovation.
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.
Movie: Author! Author!
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Ivan Travalian
Alica Detroit
Gloria Travalian
Morris Finestein
Patrick Dicker
Jackie Dicker
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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.
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1982-06-18
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Anyone can be a father. But not every father deserves a standing ovation.
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