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Arthur Miller: Writer
An intimate portrait of a singular man
Genres
Documentary
Overview
One of the greatest playwrights of the 20th century, Arthur Miller created such celebrated works as Death of a Salesman and The Crucible, which continue to move audiences around the world today. He also made headlines for being targeted by the House Un-American Activities Committee at the height of the McCarthy Era and entering into a tumultuous marriage with Hollywood icon Marilyn Monroe. Told from the unique perspective of his daughter, filmmaker Rebecca Miller, Arthur Miller: Writer is an illuminating portrait that combines interviews spanning decades and a wealth of personal archival material, and provides new insights into Miller’s life as an artist and exploring his character in all its complexity.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
101 min
Release Date
2017-12-08
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
21
Vote Average
7.1
Cast
Meet the talented actors who bring the movie to life.
Arthur Miller
Self (archive footage)
Joan Allen
Self (archive footage)
Joan Copeland
Self (archive footage)
Peter Falk
Self (archive footage)
Clark Gable
Self (archive footage)
John Guare
Self (archive footage)
J. Edgar Hoover
Self (archive footage)
John Huston
Self (archive footage)
Lyndon B. Johnson
Self (archive footage)
Elia Kazan
Self (archive footage)
Tony Kushner
Self
John Howard Lawson
Self (archive footage)
Barbara Loden
Self (archive footage)
Jane Miller
Self (archive footage)
Kermit Miller
Self (archive footage)
Rebecca Miller
Self (archive footage)
Robert A. Miller
Self (archive footage)
Marilyn Monroe
Self (archive footage)
Inge Morath
Self (archive footage)
Mike Nichols
Self (archive footage)
Aidan Quinn
Self (archive footage)
Thelma Ritter
Self (archive footage)
Jason Robards
Self (archive footage)
Mary Slattery
Self (archive footage)
Mike Wallace
Self (archive footage)
James Whitmore
Self (archive footage)
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