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The Scarlett O’Hara War (1980): Cast

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The Scarlett O’Hara War is a 1980 drama directed by John Erman, starring Tony Curtis as David O. Selznick, Bill Macy and Clive Revill. It runs 1 hour 38 minutes.

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The Scarlett O’Hara War (1980) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 38m (98 min)
Director
John Erman
Genre
Drama
Original language
English
Studio
David Wolper-Stan Margulies Productions
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Scarlett O’Hara War About?

The premise of The Scarlett O’Hara War without spoilers.

The trials and tribulations of David O. Selznick as he attempts to find an actress to play the role of Scarlett O’Hara in Gone with the Wind (1939).

The Scarlett O’Hara War Themes & Keywords

· 22 tags
  • gone with the wind
  • actress
  • reference to clark gable
  • reference to charlie chaplin
  • director
  • film set
  • party
  • talent search
  • reference to david o selznick
  • reference to gone with the wind
  • movie star
  • filmmaking
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  • screen test
  • casting
  • studio boss
  • actor
  • film producer
  • film industry
  • 1930s
  • hollywood
  • based on true story
  • based on novel
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Cast & crew

The Scarlett O’Hara War Cast & Characters

Tony Curtis leads the cast as David O. Selznick, with Bill Macy as Myron Selznick and Clive Revill as Charlie Chaplin. Directed by John Erman; 42 actors are credited in all.

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More from John Erman

More films directed by John Erman, best-rated first: Stella, Candles on Bay Street, The Blackwater Lightship and Only Love.

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The Scarlett O’Hara War Also Known As

3 alternative titles, including “Moviola: The Scarlett O'Hara War” and “Der Scarlett-O’Hara-Krieg”.

Also known as
  • Moviola: The Scarlett O'Hara War
  • Der Scarlett-O’Hara-Krieg
  • 바람과 함께 사라지다 : The Scarlett O'Hara War

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The Scarlett O’Hara War FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Scarlett O’Hara War, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Scarlett O’Hara War?

The Scarlett O’Hara War runs 1 hour 38 minutes (98 minutes).

When was The Scarlett O’Hara War released?

The Scarlett O’Hara War was released on May 19, 1980.

Who directed The Scarlett O’Hara War?

The Scarlett O’Hara War was directed by John Erman.

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Who is in the cast of The Scarlett O’Hara War?

The Scarlett O’Hara War stars Tony Curtis as David O. Selznick, Bill Macy as Myron Selznick and Clive Revill as Charlie Chaplin, among 42 credited actors.

Does The Scarlett O’Hara War have a post-credit scene?

No. The Scarlett O’Hara War has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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