The Ghost Writer (1983)
I arrived at his hideaway to meet the great man.
Nathan Zuckerman, a budding 23 year old writer infatuated with the Great Books, discovers the contradictory claims of literature and experience while an overnight guest in the secluded New England farmhouse of his idol, E. I. Lonoff. Also staying is Amy Bellette, a young woman with a vague past.
Director: Tristram Powell
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Romance, Documentary
Runtime: 78 min
Release Date: November 12, 1983
Cast
- Mark Linn-Baker - Nathan Zuckerman
- Claire Bloom - Hope Lonoff
- Sam Wanamaker - E.I. Lonoff
- Paulette Smit - Amy Bellette
- MacIntyre Dixon - Dr. Zuckerman
- Joseph Wiseman - Judge Wapter
- Rose Arrick - Mrs. Zuckerman
- Harriet Wilson - Taxi Driver
- Cecile Mann - Nurse
- Patricia Pellows - Mrs. Wapter
Screenplay
Music: George Fenton
Editing: Lois Drinkwater, Angus Newton
Production: PBS
Country: France
Language: English, Français
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Tristram Powell
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Ghost Writer about?
- Nathan Zuckerman, a budding 23 year old writer infatuated with the Great Books, discovers the contradictory claims of literature and experience while an overnight guest in the secluded New England farmhouse of his idol, E. I. Lonoff. Also staying is Amy Bellette, a young woman with a vague past.
- Who directed The Ghost Writer?
- The Ghost Writer was directed by Tristram Powell.
- Who stars in The Ghost Writer?
- The Ghost Writer stars Mark Linn-Baker, Claire Bloom, Sam Wanamaker, Paulette Smit, MacIntyre Dixon, Joseph Wiseman.
- How long is The Ghost Writer?
- The Ghost Writer has a runtime of 1h 18m (78 minutes).
- What genre is The Ghost Writer?
- The Ghost Writer is a Comedy, Drama, Romance, Documentary film.
- Where was The Ghost Writer produced?
- The Ghost Writer was produced in France.