My Dinner with Andre (1981)
Directed by Louis Malle

Drama

Film Synopsis

Wallace Shawn is a down-to-earth dramatist who, whilst not having much success in his career, is nonetheless happy with his modest achievements.  One of his friends is André Gregory, a theatre director who has acquired a taste for extravagant New Age fantasies.  One evening, a mutual friend brings the two men together for a dinner in a chic New York restaurant.  Their conversation ranges far and wide, from the role of theatre in contemporary society to the meaning of life...
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Film Credits

  • Director: Louis Malle
  • Script: Andre Gregory, Wallace Shawn
  • Cinematographer: Jeri Sopanen
  • Music: Allen Shawn
  • Cast: Wallace Shawn (Wally Shawn), Andre Gregory (Andre Gregory), Jean Lenauer (Waiter), Roy Butler (Bartender)
  • Country: USA
  • Language: English
  • Support: Color
  • Runtime: 110 min

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