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True West

Feb 1, 1984 · 1h 50m
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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.

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CAST

John Malkovich
Lee
Gary Sinise
Austin
Sam Schacht
Saul
Margaret Thomson
Mom
Directed by Allan A. Goldstein

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Status
Released
Original language
EN
Budget
—
Revenue
—
Production
Steppenwolf Theatre Chicago
Country
US

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