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The 1982 film, Author! Author!, directed by Arthur Hiller and written by Israel Horovitz, centers on Al Pacino’s portrayal of novelist Henry Colburn. The story explores the complex relationship between a struggling author and his successful literary agent. It is an autobiographical comedy-drama examining the realities of the writing profession.

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Country	United States
Year	1982

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Is Al Pacino's character in Author! Author! a novelist or a playwright?

Al Pacino plays Ivan Travalian, a Broadway playwright, not a novelist named Henry Colburn. His play English with Tears is in rehearsal, and its backers want him to rewrite the second act. [Roger Ebert](https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/author-author)

Why does Ivan become responsible for several children in Author! Author!?

Ivan's wife Gloria leaves, leaving him to cope with five children connected to their blended family. The 1982 story follows his attempt to balance parenting, romantic problems, and the pressure of getting his Broadway play finished. [IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0083598/)

How autobiographical is Author! Author!?

The film is described as an autobiographical comedy-drama written by Israel Horovitz. Horovitz's family experiences influenced the story, and members of his family appear briefly, but the finished film is still a dramatized work. [AFI Catalog](https://catalog.afi.com/Film/56726-)

Who directed Author! Author!, and who stars in it?

Arthur Hiller directed the 1982 film, which stars Al Pacino, Dyan Cannon, Tuesday Weld, Alan King, and Bob Dishy. 20th Century Fox distributed the 108-minute comedy-drama. [Roger Ebert](https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/author-author)

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