Mr. Write

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Mr. Write
Directed byCharlie Loventhal
Screenplay byHoward J. Morris
Based onMr. Write
by Howard J. Morris
Produced by
  • Joan Fishman
  • Rick Herrington
Starring Paul Reiser
Cinematography Elliot Davis
Edited byEric L. Beason
Music byMiles Roston
Production
company
Presto Productions
Distributed by Shapiro-Glickenhaus Entertainment
Release date
  • May 6, 1994 (1994-05-06)
Running time
89 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Mr. Write is a 1994 American comedy-drama film directed by Charlie Loventhal and starring Paul Reiser. [1] It is based on Howard J. Morris's play of the same name. [2]

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  1. Maltin, Leonard; Sader, Luke; Clark, Mike (2008). Leonard Maltin's 2009 Movie Guide. Plume. ISBN   9780452289789.page 942
  2. Gaydos, Steven (6 May 1994). "Mr. Write". Variety . Retrieved 14 June 2020.