All My Sons (19 Jan. 1987)

Two families, related by friendship and love, face up to the consequences of greed and avarice in the post-war years. Love and death play equal roles in determining the outcome of events.

Director:

Jack O'Brien

Writer:

Arthur Miller (play)

Stars:

James Whitmore, Aidan Quinn, Michael Learned

Cast

Episode credited cast:
James Whitmore	...	Joe Keller
Aidan Quinn	...	Chris Keller
Michael Learned	...	Kate Keller
Joan Allen	...	Ann Deever
Zeljko Ivanek	...	George Deever
Layne Coleman	...	Frank Lubey
Mary Long	...	Lydia
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Joanna Miles	...	Sue Bayliss
Alan Scarfe	...	Dr. Jim Bayliss
Marlow Vella	...	Burt

Storyline

Two families, related by friendship and love, face up to the consequences of greed and avarice in the post-war years. Love and death play equal roles in determining the outcome of events.

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Plot Keywords:

love | death | world war two | tony award source | suicide | 

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Genres:

Comedy | Drama

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

19 January 1987 (USA)

Company Credits

Did You Know?

Trivia

The original Broadway production of "All My Sons" opened at the Coronet Theater in New York on January 29, 1947, ran for 328 performances and won the 1947 Tony Award (New York City) for the Best Play for the author Arthur Miller. His original script was used as the basis for the screen play for the movie version.

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Connections

Version of All My Sons (1948)

User Reviews

Hard to find. Worth the effort.

This American Playhouse TV version of Arthur Miller's classic drama is the best I've seen. And I've seen a lot. From off-Broadway to Community College performances, and everything in between. James Whitmore is perfectly cast as Joe Keller. His hang-dog manner is much better suited to the role than any other I have seen; certainly better than Edward G. Robinson's tough-guy approach in the 1948 film version. Joan Allen is also a perfect choice for the role of Ann. Both she and Aidan Quinn run the gamut of emotions without ever losing authenticity. Michael Learned is one of few actresses I've seen able to pull off the tough role of Kate without seeming silly or disturbed.

Fortunately for me, I wisely recorded, on VHS, the one and only PBS broadcast of this version in my area. It appears to only be available in VHS, and at exorbitant collectible prices.