A Life in the Theatre (1993 film)

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A Life in the Theatre
GenreComedy
Drama
Based on A Life in the Theatre
by David Mamet
Screenplay byDavid Mamet
Directed by Gregory Mosher
Starring Matthew Broderick
Jack Lemmon
Music by David Michael Frank
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
Production
Executive producers Marc Abraham
David Mamet
Producers Thomas A. Bliss
Patricia Wolff
Cinematography Freddie Francis
EditorBarbara Tulliver
Running time78 minutes
Production companies Beacon Communications
Bay Kinescope Boston
Original release
Network TNT
ReleaseOctober 9, 1993 (1993-10-09)

A Life in the Theatre is a 1993 American made-for-television comedy-drama film starring Matthew Broderick and Jack Lemmon. [1] It is based on David Mamet's 1977 play of the same name. [2] Lemmon was nominated for a Golden Globe Award for his portrayal of Robert. [3]

Contents

This is the second adaptation of Mamet's play following the 1979 version. [1]

Plot

The story focuses on the relationship between two actors, the only characters. One, Robert, is a stage veteran while John is a young, promising actor. They are involved in a variety of productions, and gradually their relationship begins to change.

Cast

References

  1. 1 2 Leydon, Joe (September 16, 1993). "Review: 'A Life in the Theatre'". Variety . Retrieved August 10, 2017.
  2. ↑ O'Connor, John J. (October 8, 1993). "TV Weekend; Lemmon and Broderick in Early, Gentle Mamet". The New York Times . Retrieved August 10, 2017.
  3. ↑ Roberts, Jerry (2009). Encyclopedia of Television Film Directors. Scarecrow Press. ISBN   9780810863781.page 404


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