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Miller's Tale (2011)

Movie ★ 7.1 57 min

Miller's Tale is a personal journey into the life of playwright and actor Jason Miller and his relationship with his hometown, Scranton, Pennsylvania. Best known for his performance as Father Karras in The Exorcist, Miller experienced a brief but brilliant period of national acclaim, then curiously abandoned Hollywood to return to his hometown. After Miller died in a local bar Scranton, at the age of 62, filmmaker and fellow Scranton native Rebecca Marshall Ferris set out with her camera to find out why did this exceptional playwright, who achieved such phenomenal early success, never write a Broadway play again? And what happened to Miller in Hollywood that would make him run away from a promising acting career?

Rebecca Marshall Director Rebecca Marshall Writer

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Quick facts

Released
March 5, 2011
Runtime
57 min
IMDb
tt1825074

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Frequently asked questions

What is Miller's Tale about?
Miller's Tale is a personal journey into the life of playwright and actor Jason Miller and his relationship with his hometown, Scranton, Pennsylvania. Best known for his performance as Father Karras in The Exorcist, Miller experienced a brief but brilliant period of national acclaim, then curiously abandoned Hollywood to return to his hometown. After Miller died in a local bar Scranton, at the age of 62, filmmaker and fellow Scranton native Rebecca Marshall Ferris set out with her camera to find out why did this exceptional playwright, who achieved such phenomenal early success, never write a Broadway play again? And what happened to Miller in Hollywood that would make him run away from a promising acting career?
Who directed Miller's Tale?
Miller's Tale was directed by Rebecca Marshall.
Who stars in Miller's Tale?
Miller's Tale stars Bruce Dern, William Friedkin, Stacy Keach, Martin Sheen.
When was Miller's Tale released?
Miller's Tale is a 2011 documentary film.
Where can I watch Miller's Tale?
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