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Why? (1973): Cast

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Why? is a 1973 film directed by Victor Stoloff, starring O. J. Simpson as The Athlete, Danny Goldman and Jeannie Berlin. It runs 1 hour 27 minutes.

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Why? (1973) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 27m (87 min)
Director
Victor Stoloff
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Why? About?

The premise of Why? without spoilers.

A group therapy session takes place involving a drummer from a suddenly defunct jazz band, an athlete and a pregnant junkie.

Why? Themes & Keywords

· 6 tags
  • group
  • group therapy
  • question in title
  • one word title
  • improvisation
  • discussion
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Cast & crew

Why? Cast & Characters

O. J. Simpson leads the cast as The Athlete, with Danny Goldman as The Businessman and Jeannie Berlin as The Junkie. Directed by Victor Stoloff; 5 actors are credited in all.

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FAQ

Why? FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Why?, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Why??

Why? runs 1 hour 27 minutes (87 minutes).

When was Why? released?

Why? was released on May 1, 1973.

Who directed Why??

Why? was directed by Victor Stoloff.

Who is in the cast of Why??

Why? stars O. J. Simpson as The Athlete, Danny Goldman as The Businessman and Jeannie Berlin as The Junkie, among 5 credited actors.

Does Why? have a post-credit scene?

No. Why? has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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