1979 · Ralph Nelson · 100 min
An adaptation of Thomas Wolfe's literary classic, telling of the struggles of a young writer determined to be a success in New York's literary world of the 1920s, his married lover, and the brilliant editor who sees him as a blossoming genius. The story parallels the life of Wolfe himself and his affair with stage designer Aline Bernstein.
Lee GrantEsther Jack
Chris SarandonGeorge Webber
Hurd HatfieldFoxhall Edwards
Tammy GrimesAmy Carlton
Christopher MurneyMilliken
Roland WintersJudge BlandPaul SparerFritz Jack
Malachy McCourtTim Wagner
Robert AberdeenPiggy Logan
Seth AllenSam Pennock
Scott BakerSolJohn C. BecherMinister
John Eric BentleyHigginsRonald BishopSidneyElif DagfinFirst Officer