Hedwig and the Angry Inch (2001)
An anatomically incorrect rock odyssey
Raised a boy in East Berlin, Hedwig undergoes a personal transformation in order to emigrate to the U.S., where she reinvents herself as an 'internationally ignored' but divinely talented rock diva, inhabiting a 'beautiful gender of one'.
Director: John Cameron Mitchell
Genre: Comedy, Music, Drama
Runtime: 95 min
Release Date: July 20, 2001
Cast
- John Cameron Mitchell - Hedwig
- Miriam Shor - Yitzhak
- Stephen Trask - Skszp
- Theodore Liscinski - Jacek
- Rob Campbell - Krzysztof
- Michael Aronov - Schlatko
- Andrea Martin - Phyllis Stein
- Ben Mayer-Goodman - Hansel - 6 years old
- Alberta Watson - Hansel's Mom
- Gene Pyrz - Hansel's Dad
Screenplay
- John Cameron Mitchell (Screenplay)
- Stephen Trask (Musical)
- John Cameron Mitchell (Musical)
Music: Stephen Trask
Cinematography: Frankie DeMarco
Editing: Andrew Marcus
Production: New Line Cinema, Killer Films
Country: United States of America
Language: Deutsch, English
Budget: $6M
Box Office: $4M
Original Language: en
Themes
Being a Pop Star and the Pressure of Stardom, Opera Stage and Dramatic Arias, Soul Music and Diva Power, Musician Biographies
Keywords
transvestism, transsexuality, singer, glam rock, lgbt, self identity, rock odyssey, military brat, restaurant chain, lgbt in the military, child molestation, theatrical manager, nonbinary director
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Hedwig and the Angry Inch about?
- Raised a boy in East Berlin, Hedwig undergoes a personal transformation in order to emigrate to the U.S., where she reinvents herself as an 'internationally ignored' but divinely talented rock diva, inhabiting a 'beautiful gender of one'.
- Who directed Hedwig and the Angry Inch?
- Hedwig and the Angry Inch was directed by John Cameron Mitchell.
- Who stars in Hedwig and the Angry Inch?
- Hedwig and the Angry Inch stars John Cameron Mitchell, Miriam Shor, Stephen Trask, Theodore Liscinski, Rob Campbell, Michael Aronov.
- How long is Hedwig and the Angry Inch?
- Hedwig and the Angry Inch has a runtime of 1h 35m (95 minutes).
- What genre is Hedwig and the Angry Inch?
- Hedwig and the Angry Inch is a Comedy, Music, Drama film.
- What is the budget of Hedwig and the Angry Inch?
- Hedwig and the Angry Inch had a budget of $6M.
- How much did Hedwig and the Angry Inch gross?
- Hedwig and the Angry Inch grossed $4M worldwide.
- Where was Hedwig and the Angry Inch produced?
- Hedwig and the Angry Inch was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Hedwig and the Angry Inch?
- The themes of Hedwig and the Angry Inch include: Being a Pop Star and the Pressure of Stardom, Opera Stage and Dramatic Arias, Soul Music and Diva Power, Musician Biographies.