Six Characters in Search of An Author
1976, English. Directed by Stacy Keach.
A rehearsal is disrupted when six figures mysteriously appear on the stage, claiming to be fictional characters from an unfinished play searching for an author to tell their tragic story. An adaptation of the classic Luigi Pirandello play, updated to take place in a 1970s television studio.
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- Stacy KeachDirector
- John HousemanThe Director
- Andy GriffithThe Father
- Julie AdamsThe Mother
- Beverly ToddThe Stepdaughter
- James KeachThe Son
- H.B. Barnum IIIThe Boy
- Claire TouchstoneThe Little Girl
- Patricia HitchcockThe Character Lady
- Laurence HugoThe Leading Man
- Timothy BlakeThe Leading Lady
- Pat AstMadam Pace
- Peter ElblingRudy
Details
- Released
- 14 October 1976
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Luigi Pirandello
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What Six Characters in Search of An Author is based on
Six Characters in Search of An Author is adapted from a play or musical.
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Six Characters in Search of An Author runs 96 minutes (1h 36m).
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Six Characters in Search of An Author parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Six Characters in Search of An Author is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Six Characters in Search of An Author on?
Six Characters in Search of An Author isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 14 October 1976. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
What movies are like Six Characters in Search of An Author?
If you liked Six Characters in Search of An Author, try Mansfield Park, The Christmas Shoes, Sound of Christmas.
Who directed Six Characters in Search of An Author?
Six Characters in Search of An Author (1976) was directed by Stacy Keach and stars John Houseman, Andy Griffith, Julie Adams.
What is Six Characters in Search of An Author based on?
Six Characters in Search of An Author is adapted from a play or musical.