Wordplay (2006)
From the masters who create the mind-bending diversions to the tense competition at the American Crossword Puzzle Tournament, Patrick Creadon's documentary reveals a fascinating look at a decidedly addictive pastime. Creadon captures New York Times editor Will Shortz at work, talks to celebrity solvers -- including Bill Clinton and Ken Burns -- and presents an intimate look at the national tournament and its competitors.
- Data di uscita
- 2006-06-26
- TMDB
- 7.0 / 10 (48)
- Durata
- 1 h 34 min
- Generi
- Documentario
- Regista
- Patrick Creadon
Cast
- Will Shortz — Self
- Merl Reagle — Self
- Bill Clinton — Self
- Jon Stewart — Self
- Tyler Hinman — Self
- Trip Payne — Self
- Al Sanders — Self
- Ellen Ripstein — Self
- Jon Delfin — Self
- Marc Romano — Self
- Mike Mussina — Self
- Bob Dole — Self
Curiosità
Wordplay is a 2006 documentary film directed by Patrick Creadon. It features Will Shortz, the editor of the New York Times crossword puzzle, crossword constructor Merl Reagle, and many other noted crossword solvers and constructors. The second half of the movie is set at the 2005 American Crossword Puzzle Tournament (ACPT), where the top solvers compete for a prize of $4000. Wordplay was the best reviewed documentary film of 2006, according to Rotten Tomatoes.
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