Krapp's Last Tape (1971)
In 1971, Alan Schneider directed an historic video taped performance of Samuel Beckett's Krapps Last Tape, starring Jack MacGowran. The play dramatized an old man’s struggle to repossess his youth by searching through reels of audiotape. This performance was originally intended for television but never shown and subsequently put away and forgotten for nearly twenty years. The videotape has been restored and will remain a memorial to the late Jack MacGowran, Alan Schneider and William Ritman.
Director: Alan Schneider
Runtime: 54 min
Release Date: September 15, 1971
Country: United Kingdom
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Alan Schneider
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Krapp's Last Tape about?
- In 1971, Alan Schneider directed an historic video taped performance of Samuel Beckett's Krapps Last Tape, starring Jack MacGowran. The play dramatized an old man’s struggle to repossess his youth by searching through reels of audiotape. This performance was originally intended for television but never shown and subsequently put away and forgotten for nearly twenty years. The videotape has been restored and will remain a memorial to the late Jack MacGowran, Alan Schneider and William Ritman.
- Who directed Krapp's Last Tape?
- Krapp's Last Tape was directed by Alan Schneider.
- How long is Krapp's Last Tape?
- Krapp's Last Tape has a runtime of 54m (54 minutes).
- Where was Krapp's Last Tape produced?
- Krapp's Last Tape was produced in United Kingdom.