The read
It runs a compact 1h 10m.
Synopsis
William Saroyan's Pulitzer Prize-winning play revolves around the denizens of a San Francisco bar in 1939. Lonely, lovelorn, weary or cynical, the characters drift in and out of the bar and each other's lives, giving voice to Saroyan's philosophies as they randomly comment about the impending world war, the beauty of art, and traditional notions of good and evil. At least one of the relationships stands a chance of enduring: a brawny innocent named Tom is falling in love with a vulnerable young prostitute named Kitty. Saroyan himself is heard reciting the play's prologue.
Ratings
IMDb7.9/10
1 audience votes
Key crew
- William SaroyanScreenplay
- Kirk BrowningDirector
Cast
- Benjamin HendricksonNick
- Richard OomsArab
- Nicolas SurovyJoe
- Elaine HausmanNewsboy
- Michael TolaydoDrunkard
- Norman SnowTom
- Patti LuPoneKitty Duval
- Robert BacigalupiDudly
- Brooks BaldwinHarry
- Gerald GutierrezWesley
- Glynis BellLorene & Killer's Sidekick
- James HarperBlick
Themes
based on play or musical