A Portrait of Samson Raphaelson (1982)
Overview
An interview with playwright and screenwriter Samson Raphaelson. First aired on PBS's "Creativity with Bill Moyers".
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Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 0.286 |
Directed By
David Grubin
Crew
Ronald Blumer
David Grubin
Roger Phenix
Charles Grinker
Merle Worth
Merle Worth
David Grubin
Jerry Cotts
Mert Koplin
David Grubin
Ronald Blumer
TOP CAST
Samson Raphaelson
Self
Bill Moyers
Self
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