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Skag

19802h 18mFrank Perry

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"One Day He Looked at Death. And Learned About Life."

Pete "Skag" Skagska is a 56-year-old union foreman of a Pittsburgh steel mill until a crippling stroke forces him to stay home and try to put his life back together and deal with family problems.

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What is Skag (1980) about?

Pete "Skag" Skagska is a 56-year-old union foreman of a Pittsburgh steel mill until a crippling stroke forces him to stay home and try to put his life back together and deal with family problems.

Who stars in Skag?

Skag stars Karl Malden (Pete 'Skag' Skagska), Piper Laurie (Jo Skagska), Craig Wasson (David Skagska), Peter Gallagher (John Skagska), Kathryn Holcomb (Patricia Skagska). The film was directed by Frank Perry.

How long is Skag?

Skag has a runtime of 2 min and premiered in 1980.

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