Six Characters in Search of An Author (1976)
A rehearsal is disrupted when six figures mysteriously appear on the stage, claiming to be fictional characters from an unfinished play searching for an author to tell their tragic story. An adaptation of the classic Luigi Pirandello play, updated to take place in a 1970s television studio.
Director: Stacy Keach
Genre: Drama, TV Movie
Runtime: 96 min
Release Date: October 14, 1976
Cast
- John Houseman - The Director
- Andy Griffith - The Father
- Julie Adams - The Mother
- Beverly Todd - The Stepdaughter
- James Keach - The Son
- H.B. Barnum III - The Boy
- Claire Touchstone - The Little Girl
- Patricia Hitchcock - The Character Lady
- Laurence Hugo - The Leading Man
- Timothy Blake - The Leading Lady
Screenplay
- Paul Avila Mayer (Adaptation)
- Luigi Pirandello
Production: KCET, Hollywood Television Theatre, Broadway Theatre Archive
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
based on play or musical
More Films by Director: Stacy Keach
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Six Characters in Search of An Author about?
- A rehearsal is disrupted when six figures mysteriously appear on the stage, claiming to be fictional characters from an unfinished play searching for an author to tell their tragic story. An adaptation of the classic Luigi Pirandello play, updated to take place in a 1970s television studio.
- Who directed Six Characters in Search of An Author?
- Six Characters in Search of An Author was directed by Stacy Keach.
- Who stars in Six Characters in Search of An Author?
- Six Characters in Search of An Author stars John Houseman, Andy Griffith, Julie Adams, Beverly Todd, James Keach, H.B. Barnum III.
- How long is Six Characters in Search of An Author?
- Six Characters in Search of An Author has a runtime of 1h 36m (96 minutes).
- What genre is Six Characters in Search of An Author?
- Six Characters in Search of An Author is a Drama, TV Movie film.
- Where was Six Characters in Search of An Author produced?
- Six Characters in Search of An Author was produced in United States of America.