The Dialogue: An Interview with Screenwriter Paul Haggis

2006 1h 30m EN

Documentary

Synopsis

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Oscar-winning writer, director and producer Paul Haggis (Crash) reflects on his remarkable journey from television to feature film in this lively conversation conducted in the same spirit as "Inside the Actors Studio." The program is part of a series of in-depth talks between industry professionals and more than two dozen successful screenwriters, who candidly discuss their careers and their varied approaches to the writing craft.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Paul Haggis
Himself
Michael De Luca
Himself

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Mark Palansky
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America

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RUNTIME

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90 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.

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ERA

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Released 20 years ago.

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RUNTIME

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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CAST

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Paul Haggis and Michael De Luca carry the top of the cast.

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IMDB entry: tt1009998 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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The take

Mark Palansky directs. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English.

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190 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.
2Released 20 years ago.
3Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
4Paul Haggis and Michael De Luca carry the top of the cast.
5IMDB entry: tt1009998 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.