Haywire (1980): Cast
Haywire is a 1980 drama directed by Michael Tuchner, starring Melora Hardin as Brooke Hayward, age 11 (uncredited), Deborah Raffin and Hart Bochner. It is based on Haywire by Brooke Hayward and Buck Henry. It runs 3 hours 4 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 3h 4m (184 min)
- Director
- Michael Tuchner
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Panda Productions
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Haywire About?
The premise of Haywire without spoilers, adapted from Haywire by Brooke Hayward and Buck Henry.
Based on Brooke Hayward’s memoir, the film follows the daughter of Broadway producer Leland Hayward and actress Margaret Sullavan as she grows up amid fame, luxury and pressure. In a world both glamorous and cruel, she confronts the emotional instability of her parents’ turbulent relationship and the contradictions of privileged, troubled family life.
Haywire Themes & Keywords
· 11 tags- broadway manhattan new york city
- producer
- actress
- theater
- childhood
- emotional meltdown
- cruelty
- growing up
- famous parent
- hollywood
- lingerie slip
Haywire Cast & Characters
Melora Hardin leads the cast as Brooke Hayward, age 11 (uncredited), with Deborah Raffin as Brooke Hayward and Hart Bochner as William 'Bill' Hayward. Directed by Michael Tuchner; 31 actors are credited in all.
- Director Michael Tuchner
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Melora Hardin as Brooke Hayward, age 11 (uncredited) - Deborah Raffin as Brooke Hayward
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Hart Bochner as William 'Bill' Hayward - Dianne Hull as Bridget Hayward
Also Starring in Haywire
· 27 more- Jason Robards Leland Hayward
- Lee Remick Margaret Sullavan
- Christopher Guest The TV Director
- Mary Gregory Miriam (uncredited)
- Donald Petrie Tom
- Richard Johnson Kenneth Wagg
- Charles Robinson Male Nurse
- John Alderson Andrew (uncredited)
- Linda Gray Nan
- Isabel Cooley The Nurse
- Ivy Bethune Emily (uncredited)
- Kaki Hunter The Girl
- Dennis Holahan Bill II
- Natalie Masters Mother Superior
- Ken Letner Family Friend
- John Denos Dr. Russell
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- Margarita García Brooke's Maid
- Larry Golden Dr. Miller
- Woody Skaggs Guest at the Reception
- Isabel West Buffy
- Matt McGowan Bill, age 3
- Lindsay Brooke King Brooke, age 7
- Kimberly Knox Bridget, age 6
- Kim Guerin Brooke's Daughter
- Evelyn Bell The Tourist
- Minnie G. Lindsey Elizabeth (uncredited)
- Todd Tomlinson William 'Bill' Hayward, age 7 (uncredited)
More from Michael Tuchner
More films directed by Michael Tuchner: A Place Called Home, Back to the Secret Garden, 30 Years to Life and Hart to Hart: Two Harts in 3/4 Time.
Haywire Also Known As
Also known as “孽海遗恨”.
- Also known as
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- 孽海遗恨
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Haywire FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, the book behind it and post-credit scenes of Haywire, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Haywire?
Haywire runs 3 hours 4 minutes (184 minutes).
When was Haywire released?
Haywire was released on May 14, 1980.
Who directed Haywire?
Haywire was directed by Michael Tuchner.
More films by Michael Tuchner Who is in the cast of Haywire?
Haywire stars Melora Hardin as Brooke Hayward, age 11 (uncredited), Deborah Raffin as Brooke Hayward and Hart Bochner as William 'Bill' Hayward, among 31 credited actors.
Is Haywire based on a book?
Yes. Haywire is adapted from Haywire by Brooke Hayward and Buck Henry.
Does Haywire have a post-credit scene?
No. Haywire has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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