Moon For the Misbegotten (1975)

Product Summary Publisher: Image Format: DVD UPC: 00014381147629 Buy.com Sku: 40166454 Item#: V9GKH7 Category Keywords: Performing Arts  Rating: NR     Features: DVD, Dolby, Digital Audio, Mono Audio   Theatrical sparks flew when veteran Eugene O'Neill interpreters Jason Robards and Colleen Dewhurst joined forces in the celebrated 1973 revival of O'Neill's tender semi-autobiographical drama. In a towering performance, the great Robards portrays a cynical, self-hating alcoholic actor based on O'Neill's elder brother, Jamie. The majestic Colleen Dewhurst plays the earthy, gruff daughter of his scheming Irish tenant farmer (Ed Flanders), with whom the failed actor spends a soul-baring night of guilt-ridden confessions, tenderness, and absolution. Both Dewhurst and Flanders won Tony Awards for their performances.   "The definitive realization of O'Neill's play."  The New York Times   Editor's Note Two actors--Jason Robards and Colleen Dewhurst--who dedicated much of their careers to interpreting the words of famed American playwright Eugene O'Neill star in this 1975 production of his great MOON FOR THE MISBEGOTTEN. Based loosely on O'Neill's own life, the play tells the story of a malcontent alcoholic actor (Robards) based on the playwright's older brother. One night, he hooks up with the jaded daughter of his tenant farmer for a night of soul searching.   Features Interactive Menus Scene Access Audio: Dolby Digital Mono Broadway Theater Archive Previews Filmography   Technical Info Release Information Studio: Image Release Date: 4/23/2002 Running Time: 150 minutes Original Release Date: 1975 Catalog ID: 1476 UPC: 00014381147629 Number of Discs: 1 Audio & Video Original Language: English Available Audio Tracks: English Video: Color Aspect Ratio 4:3   Cast & Crew Jason Robards John O'Leary Colleen Dewhurst Ed Flanders Edwin McDobough Gordon Rigsby - Director Jose Quintero - Director Audres Maas - Producer David Susskind - Producer   Awards Emmy (1976) Ed Flanders, Winner, Outstanding Performance By A Supporting Actor In A Comedy Or Drama Special     Jose Quintero, Gordon Rigsby, Nominee, Outstanding Direction Of A Drama Or Comedy Special     Jason Robards, Nominee, Outstanding Lead Actor In A Drama Or Comedy Special     Colleen Dewhurst, Nominee, Outstanding Lead Actress In A Drama Or Comedy Special     David Susskind, Audrey Maas, Nominee, Outstanding Drama Or Comedy Special    Product Image