Biography
David Rabe was born on March 10, 1940 in Dubuque, Iowa, USA. He is a writer and producer, known for The Firm (1993), Casualties of War (1989) and We're Just Married.
Known For
Complete Filmography

Joe Papp in Five Acts
2012
as Self
Joe Papp, the founder of the New York Shakespeare Festival and, subsequently, The Public Theater—arguably the most important theatre in North America—...

Hurlyburly
1998
Theatre Play, Screenplay
A group of actors and their casting agents try to find a direction in their lives whilst coming to terms with their personal problems and relationship...

The Firm
1993
Screenplay
Mitch McDeere is a young man with a promising future in Law. About to sit his Bar exam, he is approached by 'The Firm' and made an offer he doesn't re...

Casualties of War
1989
Screenplay
During the Vietnam War, a soldier finds himself the outsider of his own squad when they unnecessarily kidnap a female villager.

Streamers
1983
Writer
Four young recruits about to be sent to Vietnam confront their prejudicial feelings toward one another when it's learned one of them is gay.

I'm Dancing as Fast as I Can
1982
Executive Producer, Screenplay
An adaptation of Barbara Gordon's nonfiction account of her addiction to Valium.

Sticks and Bones
1973
Theatre Play
A young man returns home from Vietnam blind. He is very bitter about the war and alienates his family and friends. This movie deals with the aftermath...

We're Just Married
N/A
Writer
A suburban wife ends her marriage after having an affair with her neighbor.