Author! Author!
Anyone can be a father. But not every father deserves a standing ovation.
Genres
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.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$13100000
Runtime
110 min
Release Date
1982-06-18
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
108
Vote Average
5.9
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