Six Characters in Search of an Author (1977)
An acting company prepares to rehearse the play The Rules of the Game by Luigi Pirandello. As the rehearsal is about to begin, they are interrupted by the arrival of six strange people. The Director, furious at the interruption, demands an explanation. The Father explains that they are unfinished characters in search of an author to finish their story...
Director: John Selwyn Gilbert
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 50 min
Release Date: August 5, 1977
Cast
- Charles Gray - The Director
- Nigel Stock - The Father
- Mary Wimbush - The Mother
- Lisa Harrow - The Stepdaughter
- Anthony Chambers - The Son
- Claire Davenport - Madame Pace
- Ashley Knight - The Boy
- Jane Muldoon - The Girl
- Diana Fairfax - Leading Lady
- John Westbrook - Leading Man
Screenplay
Production: BBC
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: John Selwyn Gilbert
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Six Characters in Search of an Author about?
- An acting company prepares to rehearse the play The Rules of the Game by Luigi Pirandello. As the rehearsal is about to begin, they are interrupted by the arrival of six strange people. The Director, furious at the interruption, demands an explanation. The Father explains that they are unfinished characters in search of an author to finish their story...
- Who directed Six Characters in Search of an Author?
- Six Characters in Search of an Author was directed by John Selwyn Gilbert.
- Who stars in Six Characters in Search of an Author?
- Six Characters in Search of an Author stars Charles Gray, Nigel Stock, Mary Wimbush, Lisa Harrow, Anthony Chambers, Claire Davenport.
- How long is Six Characters in Search of an Author?
- Six Characters in Search of an Author has a runtime of 50m (50 minutes).
- What genre is Six Characters in Search of an Author?
- Six Characters in Search of an Author is a Drama film.
- Where was Six Characters in Search of an Author produced?
- Six Characters in Search of an Author was produced in United Kingdom.