The Sorrows of Gin (1979)
An affluent suburban couple's empty and gin-fueled lives are observed through the eyes of their neglected, eight-year old daughter.
Director: Jack Hofsiss
Genre: Drama, TV Movie
Runtime: 60 min
Release Date: October 24, 1979
Cast
- Sigourney Weaver - Marcia Lawton
- Edward Herrmann - Kip Lawton
- John Harkins - Trace
- Baxter Harris - Bill
- Eileen Heckart - Rosemary
- Sally-Jane Heit - New Girl
- Mara Hobel - Amy Lawton
- Marcella Lowery - Ruby
- Charlotte Moore - Nancy Bearden
- William Prince - Carl
Screenplay
- Wendy Wasserstein (Teleplay)
- John Cheever (Short Story)
Music: Jonathan Tunick
Production: Broadway Theatre Archive, Thirteen
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Addiction and Recovery
Keywords
alcoholism, broadway, based on short story, stage play, filmed theater
More Films by Director: Jack Hofsiss
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Sorrows of Gin about?
- An affluent suburban couple's empty and gin-fueled lives are observed through the eyes of their neglected, eight-year old daughter.
- Who directed The Sorrows of Gin?
- The Sorrows of Gin was directed by Jack Hofsiss.
- Who stars in The Sorrows of Gin?
- The Sorrows of Gin stars Sigourney Weaver, Edward Herrmann, John Harkins, Baxter Harris, Eileen Heckart, Sally-Jane Heit.
- How long is The Sorrows of Gin?
- The Sorrows of Gin has a runtime of 1h 0m (60 minutes).
- What genre is The Sorrows of Gin?
- The Sorrows of Gin is a Drama, TV Movie film.
- Where was The Sorrows of Gin produced?
- The Sorrows of Gin was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of The Sorrows of Gin?
- The themes of The Sorrows of Gin include: Addiction and Recovery.