The Star Wagon

The Star Wagon is a play in black and white starring Dustin Hoffman.

Cast

Dustin Hoffman

as Hanus Wicks

Orson Bean

as Stephen Minch

Eileen Brennan

as Hallie

Joan Lorring

as Martha

Richard S. Castellano

as Burly Buglar

Marian Seldes

as Marian

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