The Storyteller (1977)
A television writer is troubled by accusations that a young boy's death resulted from actions the boy copied from the writer's teleplay.
Director: Robert Markowitz
Genre: Drama, TV Movie
Runtime: 97 min
Release Date: December 5, 1977
Cast
- Martin Balsam - Ira Davidoff
- Patty Duke - Sue Davidoff
- Doris Roberts - Marion Davidoff
- Rose Gregorio - Mrs. Eberhardt
- James Daly - Arthur Huston
- Jon Korkes - Randolph
- Dick Anthony Williams - Anthony
- Tom Aldredge - Frank Eberhardt
- David Spielberg - Louis Kellogg
- James Staley - Paul Temperson
Screenplay
Music: David Shire, Hal Mooney
Cinematography: Terry K. Meade
Editing: Bud S. Isaacs
Production: Fairmont/Foxcroft Productions, Universal Television
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Widowhood and Coping with Loss, Unfaithful Husband and Guilt, Unfaithful Husband's Quest for Redemption, Paralyzing Guilt and Remorse, Overwhelming Shame and Silence
Keywords
loss of loved one, screenwriter, moral conflict, arson, writer, guilt, media criticism
More Films by Director: Robert Markowitz
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Storyteller about?
- A television writer is troubled by accusations that a young boy's death resulted from actions the boy copied from the writer's teleplay.
- Who directed The Storyteller?
- The Storyteller was directed by Robert Markowitz.
- Who stars in The Storyteller?
- The Storyteller stars Martin Balsam, Patty Duke, Doris Roberts, Rose Gregorio, James Daly, Jon Korkes.
- How long is The Storyteller?
- The Storyteller has a runtime of 1h 37m (97 minutes).
- What genre is The Storyteller?
- The Storyteller is a Drama, TV Movie film.
- Where was The Storyteller produced?
- The Storyteller was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of The Storyteller?
- The themes of The Storyteller include: Widowhood and Coping with Loss, Unfaithful Husband and Guilt, Unfaithful Husband's Quest for Redemption, Paralyzing Guilt and Remorse, Overwhelming Shame and Silence.