Unmade Movies The Hook By Arthur Miller

Arthur Miller

Read by David Suchet

(3.3 stars; 3 reviews)

Unmade Movies: Arthur Miller’s The Hook is the world broadcast premiere of Miller’s unproduced screenplay. It tells the story of a 1950s Brooklyn longshoreman who is fired for standing up to his corrupt union boss, but decides to fight back by standing for union president.

This adaptation is part of a season of radio adaptations of unproduced screenplays by major 20th-century authors, including Harold Pinter and Orson Welles. Directed by Adrian Noble, the production features a talented cast, including Elliot Cowan and Michael Feast.

This compelling drama explores themes of corruption and resilience in the face of adversity.

This recording is part of the Old Time Radio collection.