Largo Desolato (1990)
A fictionalized autobiographical play written by Czechoslovakian playwright-turned-president Vaclav Havel in 1984 upon his release from a four-and-one-half-year prison term for political subversion. The play focuses on two days in the life of a dissident writer who is awaiting the knock at the door that may send him to prison.
Director: Jiri Zizka
Genre: Drama
Release Date: April 20, 1990
Cast
- F. Murray Abraham - Professor Leopold Nettles
- George Martin - Edward
- Sally Kirkland - Suzana
- Phoebe Cates - Marguerite
- Barton Heyman - 1st Sidney
- Peter Maloney - 2nd Sidney
- Amy Wright - Lucy
- Mark Nelson - Bertram
- David Margulies - 1st Visitor
- John Seitz - 2nd Visitor
Screenplay
- Václav Havel (Theatre Play)
- Tom Stoppard
Cinematography: Bobby Bukowski
Editing: Stanley Warnow
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Jiri Zizka
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Largo Desolato about?
- A fictionalized autobiographical play written by Czechoslovakian playwright-turned-president Vaclav Havel in 1984 upon his release from a four-and-one-half-year prison term for political subversion. The play focuses on two days in the life of a dissident writer who is awaiting the knock at the door that may send him to prison.
- Who directed Largo Desolato?
- Largo Desolato was directed by Jiri Zizka.
- Who stars in Largo Desolato?
- Largo Desolato stars F. Murray Abraham, George Martin, Sally Kirkland, Phoebe Cates, Barton Heyman, Peter Maloney.
- What genre is Largo Desolato?
- Largo Desolato is a Drama film.