Overview

A middle-aged aerospace engineer has his whole life changed when he is suddenly laid off from his job. Unable to find work because of his age and a bad economy, he watches his bills pile up, his wife forced to go back to work and his marriage start to break up.

Cast

George Kennedy, Vera Miles, William Windom, Sallie Shockley, Kevin McCarthy, Hilarie Thompson, James Woods, Natalie Trundy

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What is "A Great American Tragedy" about?

A middle-aged aerospace engineer has his whole life changed when he is suddenly laid off from his job. Unable to find work because of his age and a bad economy, he watches his bills pile up, his wife forced to go back to work and his marriage start to break up.

When was "A Great American Tragedy" released?

A Great American Tragedy was released in 1972.

Who stars in "A Great American Tragedy"?

The cast includes George Kennedy, Vera Miles, William Windom, Sallie Shockley.