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A Life in the Theatre (1993 film)

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A Life in the Theatre
GenreComedy
Drama
Based onA Life in the Theatre
by David Mamet
Screenplay byDavid Mamet
Directed byGregory Mosher
StarringMatthew Broderick
Jack Lemmon
Music byDavid Michael Frank
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
Production
Executive producersMarc Abraham
David Mamet
ProducersThomas A. Bliss
Patricia Wolff
CinematographyFreddie Francis
EditorBarbara Tulliver
Running time78 minutes
Production companiesBeacon Communications
Bay Kinescope Boston
Original release
NetworkTNT
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]

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

Plot

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References

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