Skag

SYNOPSIS

Drama

This TV-movie which spawned the NBC series starred Karl Malden, Piper Laurie, Craig Wasson, Peter Gallagher, and Powers Boothe. It was written by Abby Mann and directed by Frank Perry. Malden starred as Pete “Skag” Skagska, 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. Billy Van Zandt co-starred in the film. The TV-movie was nominated for 7 Emmy Awards.