Ivan Travalian (played by Al Pacino) is a protagonist in Author! Author!.
A playwright whose Broadway production faces rewrite demands. After his wife Gloria leaves him, he raises his five children. He dates film star Alice Detroit, who temporarily moves in and out. Ivan organizes a rooftop standoff to keep his stepchildren, ultimately leaves Gloria with her new boyfriend for the kids' sake, and his play earns a rave review. Geraldo (played by Benjamin H. Carlin) appears in Author! Author!.
Author! Author! (1982) character relationship network mapped with AI analysis. Explore the connections, alliances, and conflicts between characters.
Characters
Ivan Travalian
(played by Al Pacino) — protagonist
A playwright whose Broadway production faces rewrite demands. After his wife Gloria leaves him, he raises his five children. He dates film star Alice Detroit, who temporarily moves in and out. Ivan or...
Geraldo
(played by Benjamin H. Carlin) — supporting
Key Relationships
Ivan Travalian → Geraldo
(Family Father)
Story Analysis
A playwright navigates artistic demands, romantic distractions, and a fierce custody battle to secure a permanent home for his children.
