Overview
Dislocation in time, time signatures, time as a philosophical concept, and slavery to time are some of the themes touched upon in this 9-minute experimental film, which was written, directed, and produced by Jim Henson. Screened for the first time at the Museum of Modern Art in May of 1965, "Time Piece" enjoyed an eighteen-month run at one Manhattan movie theater and was nominated for an Academy Award for Outstanding Short Subject.
Top Cast
Jim Henson
Man
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Enid Cafritz
Wife
Jerry Juhl
Bartender
Frank Oz
Messenger boy
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April March
Stripper
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Diana Birkenfield
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Dave Bailey
Drummer
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Sandy Patterson
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Release Date
May 7, 1965
Runtime
0h 9m
Genres
Comedy, Fantasy, Music
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