Eugene O'Neill

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Eugene O'Neill

Born October 16, 1888 · New York City, New York, USA

Died November 27, 1953 · aged 65

Eugene Gladstone O'Neill (October 16, 1888 – November 27, 1953) was an American playwright and Nobel laureate in literature. His poetically titled plays were among the first to introduce into U.S. drama techniques of realism earlier associated with Russian playwright Anton Chekhov, Norwegian playwright Henrik Ibsen, and Swedish playwright August Strindberg. The tragedy Long Day's Journey into Nigh…

Known For

Lovely ChildLovely Child · 1990
Lovely Child
7.11990
MovieCrimeDrama
Maria is a sweet child. She hasn’t father and doesn’t like her mother. She has a boyfriend, A bandit who would like to change his class.
The Long Voyage HomeThe Long Voyage Home · 1940
The Long Voyage Home
6.61940
MovieDramaWar
The crew of the merchant ship Glencairn hope to survive a transatlantic crossing during World War II. Adapted from four Eugene O'Neill one-act plays.
Sleepless EyesSleepless Eyes · 1981
Sleepless Eyes
5.21981
MovieDrama
Ibrahim, the owner of a large car workshop, marries a poor girl called Mahasen, which his brothers fear because of their fear of sharing their inheritance. At the same time, Ismael feels a lot of hatred and hatred toward Ibrahim, who works for him in the workshop, The problems all the time with the pros, but soon change the relationship between Mahasen and Ishmael.
Desire Under the ElmsDesire Under the Elms · 1958
Desire Under the Elms
6.81958
MovieDramaRomance
Ephraim Cabot is an old man of amazing vitality who loves his New England farm with a greedy passion. Hating him, and sharing his greed, are the sons of two wives Cabot has overworked into early graves. Most bitter is Eben, whose mother had owned most of the farm, and who feels who should be sole heir. When the old man brings home a new wife, Anna, she becomes a fierce contender to inherit the farm. Two of the sons leave when Eben gives them the fare in return for their shares of the farm. Meanwhile, Anna tries to cause some sparks by rubbing up against Eben.
The Iceman ComethThe Iceman Cometh · 1973
The Iceman Cometh
6.11973
MovieDrama
Set in 1912, inside a dive bar named The Last Chance Saloon, its destitute patrons eagerly await the arrival of Hickey, who arrives annually and props everyone up with free drinks and spirited stories of his travels. However, when Hickey does show up this year, it is with a message of temperance and an exhortation to give up hopeless dreams and face reality.
Three DramasThree Dramas · 2020
Three Dramas
2020
MovieDrama
Three dramas based on three works by John Galsworthy, Susan Glaspell and Eugene O'Neill
Long Day's Journey Into NightLong Day's Journey Into Night · 1962
Long Day's Journey Into Night
6.91962
MovieDrama
An Irish miser, his morphine addicted wife, their debauched older son, and a gravely ill younger son. A quiet Connecticut vacation home on one foggy day in August 1912 becomes the backdrop for domestic decline.
Ah, Wilderness!Ah, Wilderness! · 1935
Ah, Wilderness!
6.61935
MovieComedyDrama
At the turn of the century, a young man graduates high school and realizes the joys and sorrows of growing up, with some loving help and guidance from his wise father. A tender, coming-of-age story, with a wonderful look at a long-gone, but fondly remembered, small town America.

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