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True West

February 1, 1984 1h 50m 7.9/10 (4 votes)

Originally released in 1984. True West is a comedy/drama film. directed by Allan A. Goldstein.

Starring John Malkovich, Gary Sinise, and Sam Schacht

Synopsis

A screenwriter gets conned out of selling a script to a Hollywood producer by his brother, who pitches his own idea for a movie. This video recording of the 1982 Steppenwolf Theatre Company production was later broadcast by PBS.

Quick Facts

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Release Date February 1, 1984 41 years ago
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Runtime 1h 50m 110 minutes total
User Rating 7.9/10 Great (4 votes)
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Language English Original language
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Country United States of America Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN

Production Companies

  • Steppenwolf Theatre Chicago

Frequently Asked Questions

What is True West about?

A screenwriter gets conned out of selling a script to a Hollywood producer by his brother, who pitches his own idea for a movie. This video recording of the 1982 Steppenwolf Theatre Company product...

Who directed True West?

True West was directed by Allan A. Goldstein.

How long is True West?

True West has a runtime of 1 hours and 50 minutes (110 minutes total).

When was True West released?

True West was released on February 1, 1984 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in True West?

The main cast of True West includes John Malkovich, Gary Sinise, Sam Schacht, Margaret Thomson.