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Speed-the-plow
by David Mamet
What readers are saying
Readers appreciate the wit and sharp dialogue in David Mamet's 'Speed-the-Plow'. Many find it an entertaining exploration of Hollywood's superficiality, highlighting the tension between art and commerce. The fast-paced exchanges keep the audience engaged, although some feel the structure may be uneven at times.
Hilarious and biting humorSharp and engaging dialogueEntertaining exploration of HollywoodFast-paced and thought-provokingSome find it predictable and dull
Synopsis
Full Length Dramatic Comedy / 2m 1f / 2 ints.
Revived on Broadway in 2008 the original production starred Joe Mantegna Ron Silver and Madonna in this hilarious satire of Hollywood a culture as corrupt as the society it claims to reflect.
Charlie Fox has a terrific vehicle for a currently hot client.
Bringing the script to his friend Bobby Gould the newly appointed Head of Production at a major studio both see the work as their ticket to the Big Time.
The star wants to do it; as they pre
Press Reviews
"Hilarious and chilling."
— The New York Times
"Mamet's clearest, wittiest play."
— New York Daily News
"I laughed and laughed. The play is crammed with wonderful, dazzling, brilliant lines."
— New York Post
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Jim High monologue from Speed the Plow by David Mamet
Publication
PublisherSamuel French
Year2010
BindingPaperback
EditionFirst Edition
Pages82
PlaceNew York
LanguageEnglish
ISBN-139780573690815
ISBN-100573690812
LCCN90152944
LCCPS3563.A4345 S64 1989
DCC812/.54
Speed-the-plow is a British comedy play written by David Mamet and published by Samuel French in New York (2010).
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