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Overview

A broadway playwright is burning the candle at both ends. He is dealing with pressure from a production nearing premiere, a wife who is leaving him, and 5 children 4 of which belong to her.

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General Information

Release Date: 1982-06-18
Budget: $0
Revenue: $13100000
Runtime: 110 min

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