Movie: Author! Author!

Top 10 Billed Cast

Al Pacino
Al Pacino

Ivan Travalian

Dyan Cannon
Dyan Cannon

Alica Detroit

Tuesday Weld
Tuesday Weld

Gloria Travalian

Bob Dishy
Bob Dishy

Morris Finestein

Bob Elliott
Bob Elliott

Patrick Dicker

Ray Goulding
Ray Goulding

Jackie Dicker

Eric Gurry
Eric Gurry

Igor

Elva Josephson
Elva Josephson

Bonnie (as Elva Leff)

B.J. Barie
B.J. Barie

Spike

Ari Meyers
Ari Meyers

Debbie

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  • Overview

    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.

  • Release Date

    1982-06-18

  • Average

    5.9

  • Rating:

    3.0 starts
  • Tagline

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

  • Genres

  • Languages:

    English
  • Keywords

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