Reuben, Reuben (1983)
Congratulations Gowan, you've finally turned failure into an art form!
A drunken Scottish poet who has not written a word in years feels compelled to regain control of his life and work after meeting a beautiful young woman.
Director: Robert Ellis Miller
Genre: Drama, Comedy, Romance
Runtime: 101 min
Release Date: December 19, 1983
Cast
- Tom Conti - Gowan McGland
- Kelly McGillis - Geneva Spofford
- Roberts Blossom - Frank Spofford
- Joel Fabiani - Dr. Jack Haxby
- Cynthia Harris - Bobby Springer
- Lois Smith - Mare Spofford
- Jack Davidson - George Spofford
- Ed Grady - Dr. William Ormsby
- Kara Wilson - Edith
Screenplay
- Herman Shumlin (Theatre Play)
- Peter De Vries (Novel)
- Julius J. Epstein (Screenplay)
Music: Billy Goldenberg
Cinematography: Peter Stein
Editing: Skip Lusk
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
The Complex Bond Between Mother and Son, Burning Passion and Desire, Addiction and Recovery, School Life and Youth
Keywords
based on novel or book, obsession, poet, alcoholism, campus, university, new england
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Reuben, Reuben about?
- A drunken Scottish poet who has not written a word in years feels compelled to regain control of his life and work after meeting a beautiful young woman.
- Who directed Reuben, Reuben?
- Reuben, Reuben was directed by Robert Ellis Miller.
- Who stars in Reuben, Reuben?
- Reuben, Reuben stars Tom Conti, Kelly McGillis, Roberts Blossom, Joel Fabiani, Cynthia Harris, Lois Smith.
- How long is Reuben, Reuben?
- Reuben, Reuben has a runtime of 1h 41m (101 minutes).
- What genre is Reuben, Reuben?
- Reuben, Reuben is a Drama, Comedy, Romance film.
- Where was Reuben, Reuben produced?
- Reuben, Reuben was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Reuben, Reuben?
- The themes of Reuben, Reuben include: The Complex Bond Between Mother and Son, Burning Passion and Desire, Addiction and Recovery, School Life and Youth.