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A Personal History of the American Theater (1982): Cast

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A Personal History of the American Theater is a 1982 documentary directed by Dan Weissman and Brad Ricker, starring Spalding Gray. It runs 1 hour 37 minutes.

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A Personal History of the American Theater (1982) movie poster
Release year
Runtime
1h 37m (97 min)
Directors
Dan Weissman and Brad Ricker
Genre
Documentary
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is A Personal History of the American Theater About?

The premise of A Personal History of the American Theater without spoilers.

An autobiographical solo piece in which Spalding Gray shuffles a deck of cards, each bearing the title of a play he performed in during the 1960s. As each card is drawn, he recounts the backstage anecdotes, personal challenges and memorable moments that shaped his early theater career, weaving humor and reflection throughout.

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Cast & crew

A Personal History of the American Theater Cast

Spalding Gray stars in A Personal History of the American Theater. Directed by Dan Weissman and Brad Ricker.

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A Personal History of the American Theater FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of A Personal History of the American Theater, each answered in a sentence.

How long is A Personal History of the American Theater?

A Personal History of the American Theater runs 1 hour 37 minutes (97 minutes).

When was A Personal History of the American Theater released?

A Personal History of the American Theater was released in 1982.

Who directed A Personal History of the American Theater?

A Personal History of the American Theater was directed by Dan Weissman and Brad Ricker.

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Who is in the cast of A Personal History of the American Theater?

A Personal History of the American Theater stars Spalding Gray.

Does A Personal History of the American Theater have a post-credit scene?

No. A Personal History of the American Theater has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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