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A Great American Tragedy (1972)

Movie ★ 7.5 75 min

Drama

A middle-aged aerospace engineer has his whole life changed when he is suddenly laid off from his job. Unable to find work because of his age and a bad economy, he watches his bills pile up, his wife forced to go back to work and his marriage start to break up.

J. Lee Thompson Director Caryl Ledner Writer

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Quick facts

Released
October 18, 1972
Runtime
75 min
IMDb
tt0068660
Language
Studio
Metromedia Productions,

Cast

George Kennedy George Kennedy Brad Wilkes Vera Miles Vera Miles Gloria Wilkes William Windom William Windom Rob Stewart Sallie Shockley Carol Kevin McCarthy Kevin McCarthy Mark Reynolds Hilarie Thompson Hilarie Thompson Julie Wilkes James Woods James Woods Rick Natalie Trundy Natalie Trundy Paula Braun Nancy Hadley Nancy Hadley Trudy Stewart Tony Dow Tony Dow Johnny Marcia Mae Jones Marcia Mae Jones Claire John Lasell John Lasell Stephen Coit

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Frequently asked questions

What is A Great American Tragedy about?
A middle-aged aerospace engineer has his whole life changed when he is suddenly laid off from his job. Unable to find work because of his age and a bad economy, he watches his bills pile up, his wife forced to go back to work and his marriage start to break up.
Who directed A Great American Tragedy?
A Great American Tragedy was directed by J. Lee Thompson.
Who stars in A Great American Tragedy?
A Great American Tragedy stars George Kennedy, Vera Miles, William Windom, Sallie Shockley.
When was A Great American Tragedy released?
A Great American Tragedy is a 1972 drama film.
Where can I watch A Great American Tragedy?
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