Miller's Tale
"It's difficult getting to the top; it's more difficult staying there."
Originally released in 2011. Miller's Tale is a documentary film. directed by Rebecca Marshall. At just 57 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Bruce Dern, William Friedkin, and Stacy Keach
Synopsis
Miller's Tale is a personal journey into the life of playwright and actor Jason Miller and his relationship with his hometown, Scranton, Pennsylvania. Best known for his performance as Father Karras in The Exorcist, Miller experienced a brief but brilliant period of national acclaim, then curiously abandoned Hollywood to return to his hometown. After Miller died in a local bar Scranton, at the age of 62, filmmaker and fellow Scranton native Rebecca Marshall Ferris set out with her camera to find out why did this exceptional playwright, who achieved such phenomenal early success, never write a Broadway play again? And what happened to Miller in Hollywood that would make him run away from a promising acting career?
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 5, 2011
14 years ago
Runtime
0h 57m
57 minutes total
User Rating
7.1/10
Great (4 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Miller's Tale about?
Miller's Tale is a personal journey into the life of playwright and actor Jason Miller and his relationship with his hometown, Scranton, Pennsylvania. Best known for his performance as Father Karra...
Who directed Miller's Tale?
Miller's Tale was directed by Rebecca Marshall.
How long is Miller's Tale?
Miller's Tale has a runtime of 0 hours and 57 minutes (57 minutes total).
When was Miller's Tale released?
Miller's Tale was released on March 5, 2011 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Miller's Tale?
The main cast of Miller's Tale includes Bruce Dern, William Friedkin, Stacy Keach, Martin Sheen, Paul Sorvino.