Daniel is a 1983 drama film directed by Sidney Lumet from a screenplay by E. L. Doctorow, based on his 1971 novel The Book of Daniel. The film stars Timothy Hutton, Mandy Patinkin, Lindsay Crouse, and Edward Asner.

Daniel
Theatrical release poster
Directed bySidney Lumet
Screenplay byE. L. Doctorow
Based onThe Book of Daniel
by E. L. Doctorow
Produced byBurtt Harris
Starring
CinematographyAndrzej Bartkowiak
Edited byPeter C. Frank
Music byBob James
Distributed byParamount Pictures
Release dates
  • 26 August 1983 (1983-08-26) (United States)
  • 10 February 1984 (1984-02-10) (United Kingdom)
Running time
130 minutes
Countries
  • United Kingdom
  • United States
LanguageEnglish
Box office$687,475[1]

Daniel was released in the United States by Paramount Pictures on 26 August 1983 and in the United Kingdom on 10 February 1984.

Plot

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The film was based on the life story of Julius and Ethel Rosenberg, who were convicted as spies and executed in the electric chair by the United States government in 1953 for giving nuclear secrets to the Soviet Union. This story follows their fictionalized son as he attempts to find the truth.

Cast

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Reception

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Daniel received mixed reviews, and it was not a box-office success upon its limited release. It currently holds a 43% rating on Rotten Tomatoes.

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