Author! Author! (1982)

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Successful playwright Al Pacino can't get any work done as long as he is pestered by his wacko wife Tuesday Weld. Making things worse are the couple's obstreperous children, many of them products of her previous marriages. Just as Pacino is completing his latest work, his wife walks out on him.… More Successful playwright Al Pacino can't get any work done as long as he is pestered by his wacko wife Tuesday Weld. Making things worse are the couple's obstreperous children, many of them products of her previous marriages. Just as Pacino is completing his latest work, his wife walks out on him. That's the good news: the bad news is that he's saddled with a bunch of snot-nosed kids. Still and all, Pacino finds time to inaugurate an affair with his play's leading lady, played by Dyan Cannon, while attempting to juggle the stresses of opening night with the needs of the demanding, often obnoxious children. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

Rating, Runtime: PG, 1 hr. 50 min.
Directed By: Arthur Hiller
Written By: Israel Horovitz, George Simpson
Genres: Drama, Kids & Family, Comedy

In Theaters: Jun 18, 1982 Wide
On DVD: Jun 19, 2007
Studio: 20th Century Fox

Critic Reviews

David Nusair, Reel Film Reviews
[Author! Author! is] a simple story featuring people that we're rooting for all the way through.

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Lucas M

Hiller, directer a film not so good. One more time.
jay n

Hokey but pleasant and any movie with that cast is at least worth one viewing.
Mike T

This critically panned film is an underrated gem. Pacino treats us with another intriguing, convincing character exploration in this bittersweet comedy. Although there are oddly staged scenes and some awkward dialogue, this movie is very entertaining and, at times, quite moving. Al… More
This critically panned film is an underrated gem. Pacino treats us with another intriguing, convincing character exploration in this bittersweet comedy. Although there are oddly staged scenes and some awkward dialogue, this movie is very entertaining and, at times, quite moving. Al Pacino never fails to disappoint, and his nuanced portrayal of this unique character is fascinating to watch.
Matthew L

This is probably one of Pacino's best movies and every time I see that it is on, I make sure to watch it. Add Alan King and Dyan Cannon in and some pretty funny parts and the movie is underrated. It shows Pacino in a different light and some of his lines are priceless. the… More
This is probably one of Pacino's best movies and every time I see that it is on, I make sure to watch it. Add Alan King and Dyan Cannon in and some pretty funny parts and the movie is underrated. It shows Pacino in a different light and some of his lines are priceless. the storyline is unique as well with Tuesday Weld leaving Pacino for another man and him having to juggle 5 kids from different marriages and trying to write a hit Broadway play. You never heard too much about this movie but even the kids are funny. Great movie!

Cast

            Al Pacino as Ivan Travalian

            Dyan Cannon as Alice Detroit

            Tuesday Weld as Gloria

            Alan King as Kreplich

            Bob Dishy as Finestein

            Bob Elliott as Patrick Dicker

            Ray Goulding as Jackie Dicker

            Eric Gurry as Igor

            Elva Leff as Bonnie

            B.J. Barie as Spike

            Ari Meyers as Debbie

            Benjamin H. Carlin as Geraldo

            Ken Sylk as Roger Slessinger

            James Tolkan as Lt. Glass

            Tony Munafo as Officer Kapinsky

            Richard Belzer as Seth Shapiro

            Lori Tan Chinn as Mrs. Woo

            Denny Dillon as Young Woman

            Judy Graubart as Miss Knoph

            Andre Gregory as J.J.

            Christal Kim as Grunella

            Kevin McClarnon as Ted Brawn

            Jaime Tirelli as Taxi Driver

            Margo Winkler as Millie

            Cis Corman
            
            Jean-Pierre Stewart as French Student

            Doris Gramovot as Waitress

            Frederic Kimball as Larry Kotzwinkle

            Florence Anglin as Bag Lady
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