Arthur Kopit

Writing

Arthur Kopit

Born May 10, 1937 · New York City, New York

Died April 2, 2021 · aged 83

Arthur Kopit (1937–2021) was an acclaimed American playwright known for his innovative and satirical works. Born in New York City, he studied engineering at Harvard University but discovered his passion for theater during his time there. Kopit gained recognition with his play Oh Dad, Poor Dad, Mama's Hung You in the Closet and I'm Feelin' So Sad (1960), which parodied avant-garde drama and the The…

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NineNine · 2009
Nine
5.52009
MovieDramaMusic
Arrogant, self-centered movie director Guido Contini finds himself struggling to find meaning, purpose, and a script for his latest film endeavor. With only a week left before shooting begins, he desperately searches for answers and inspiration from his wife, his mistress, his muse, and his mother.
Buffalo Bill and the Indians, or Sitting Bull's History LessonBuffalo Bill and the Indians, or Sitting Bull's History Lesson · 1976
Buffalo Bill and the Indians, or Sitting Bull's History Lesson
5.51976
MovieWesternComedy
Buffalo Bill plans to put on his own Wild West sideshow, and Chief Sitting Bull has agreed to appear in it. However, Sitting Bull has his own hidden agenda, involving the President and General Custer.
RoswellRoswell · 1994
Roswell
6.11994
MovieScience FictionTV Movie
Based on the book "UFO Crash at Roswell" by Kevin Randle and Donald Schmitt, Roswell follows the attempts of Major Jesse Marcel to discover the truth about strange debris found on a local rancher's field in July of 1947. Told by his superiors that what he has found is nothing more than a downed weather balloon, Marcel maintains his military duty until the weight of the truth, however out of this world it may be, forces him to piece together what really occurred.
StarstruckStarstruck · 1979
Starstruck
1979
MovieScience FictionComedy
The story, set in the twenty-second century, follows the adventures of the McCallister family, owners of McCallister's Midway Inn, a hotel-restaurant-saloon on an orbiting way station somewhere between Earth and Pluto.
Hands of a StrangerHands of a Stranger · 1987
Hands of a Stranger
4.91987
MovieRomanceCrime
A New York cop becomes obsessed with finding his wife's rapist.
WingsWings · 1983
Wings
8.01983
MovieDramaTV Movie
An elderly woman, a former aviatrix, is gradually recovering from a stroke.
Oh Dad, Poor Dad, Mamma's Hung You in the Closet and I'm Feeling So SadOh Dad, Poor Dad, Mamma's Hung You in the Closet and I'm Feeling So Sad · 1967
Oh Dad, Poor Dad, Mamma's Hung You in the Closet and I'm Feeling So Sad
5.01967
MovieComedy
A woman brings her son and husband to a tropical vacation spot for a little rest and relaxation. The only problem is that the husband has been dead for quite some time, and his wife had him stuffed and carries him everywhere with her. Complications ensue.
Phantom: The MusicalPhantom: The Musical · 2021
Phantom: The Musical
2021
MovieMusic
Featuring K-Pop sensation Super Junior's Kyuhyun, world renowned soprano Sunhae Im and world class ballerina Joowon Kim, this lavish Korean production of Maury Yeston and Arthur Kopit's, "Phantom", is an eye-dazzling and ear-pleasing take on Gaston Leroux's 1910 novel "The Phantom of the Opera".

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