A moon for the misbegotten /

A moon for the misbegotten /

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In a towering performance, the late, great Jason Robards portrays a cynical, self-hating alcoholic actor based on O'Neill's elder brother, Jamie. The majestic Colleen Dewhurst plays the earthy, gruff daughter of his scheming Irish tenant farmer with whom the failed actor spends a soul-bari...

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Corporate Authors: Talent Associates, Norton Simon Inc, Broadway Theatre Archive, Image Entertainment (Firm)
Other Authors: Quintero, José, Rigsby, Gordon, Susskind, David, 1920-1987, Robards, Jason, Dewhurst, Colleen, Flanders, Ed, 1934-1995, O'Leary, John, 1926-, McDonough, Edwin J., O'Neill, Eugene, 1888-1953
Format: Video DVD
Language:English
Published: [New York, N.Y.] : Broadway Theatre Archive ; [2002]
Subjects:
Self-hate (Psychology) > Drama.
Alcoholics > Drama.
Actors > Drama.
Man-woman relationships > Drama.
Made-for-TV movies.
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Summary:In a towering performance, the late, great Jason Robards portrays a cynical, self-hating alcoholic actor based on O'Neill's elder brother, Jamie. The majestic Colleen Dewhurst plays the earthy, gruff daughter of his scheming Irish tenant farmer with whom the failed actor spends a soul-baring night of guilt-ridden confessions, tenderness, and absolution.
Item Description:Title from container.
Originally produced for television broadcast in 1975.
Dual-layer format.
Special features: Performer theatre and film credits -- Previews for more Broadway Theatre Archive titles -- Historical liner notes.
Videorecording.
Physical Description:1 videodisc (135 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. + 1 chapter index card.
Format:DVD; mono.
Production Credits:Screenplay, Eugene O'Neill ; directors, José Quintero, Gordon Rigsby ; producer, David Susskind.