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Poet Game
Poet Game
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Poet Game

1972
1h 42m
Drama
TV Movie

Status

Released

Release

1972

Runtime

1h 42m

Storyline

Mercurial, hard-drinking poet Hugh Saunders (Sir Anthony Hopkins) awaits his fortieth birthday, trying to preserve his art and his marriage against the temptations of celebrity and addiction.

Score Distribution

Details

Status
Released
Runtime
1h 42m
Mar 14, 1972
Languages
English
Director
Silvio Narizzano
Silvio Narizzano
Production
BBC
BBC
Production Countries
United Kingdom

Top Cast

8 Cast Members

Anthony Hopkins

Anthony Hopkins

Hugh Saunders

Billie Whitelaw

Billie Whitelaw

Jeanne Saunders

Susan Clark

Susan Clark

Diana Howard

Cyril Cusack

Cyril Cusack

Dr. Saunders

Al Mancini

Al Mancini

Elliott Martin

Barry Morse

Barry Morse

Paul Cantrell

Paul Hennen

Chris Saunders

Stacey Gregg

Production Assistant

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