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A Life in the Theatre (1979 film)
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Wikipedia article
'A Life in the Theatre' is a 1979 American television film based on the play 'A Life in the Theatre' by David Mamet. It stars Peter Evans and Ellis Rabb, reprising their roles from the original 1977 off-Broadway production.
Plot
The story focuses on the relationship between two actors, the only characters. One, Robert, is a stage veteran while John is a young, promising actor. They are involved in a variety of productions, and gradually their relationship begins to change.
Cast
*Peter Evans as John
*Ellis Rabb as Robert
See also
*A Life in the Theatre (1993 film), a second television adaptation released in 1993 and starring Matthew Broderick and Jack Lemmon.
References
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