Arthur Miller: Writer
"An intimate portrait of a singular man"
Originally released in 2017. Arthur Miller: Writer is a documentary film. directed by Rebecca Miller.
Starring Arthur Miller, Joan Allen, and Joan Copeland
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 8, 2017
8 years ago
Runtime
1h 41m
101 minutes total
User Rating
7.1/10
Great (21 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Arthur Miller
as Self (archive footage)
Joan Allen
as Self (archive footage)
Joan Copeland
as Self (archive footage)
Peter Falk
as Self (archive footage)
Clark Gable
as Self (archive footage)
John Guare
as Self (archive footage)
J. Edgar Hoover
as Self (archive footage)
John Huston
as Self (archive footage)
Lyndon B. Johnson
as Self (archive footage)
Elia Kazan
as Self (archive footage)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- HBO
- HBO Documentary Films
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Arthur Miller: Writer about?
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...
Who directed Arthur Miller: Writer?
Arthur Miller: Writer was directed by Rebecca Miller.
How long is Arthur Miller: Writer?
Arthur Miller: Writer has a runtime of 1 hours and 41 minutes (101 minutes total).
When was Arthur Miller: Writer released?
Arthur Miller: Writer was released on December 8, 2017 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Arthur Miller: Writer?
The main cast of Arthur Miller: Writer includes Arthur Miller, Joan Allen, Joan Copeland, Peter Falk, Clark Gable.