The Great Blondino (1967)
Shooting in 1966 without script, story, or any narrative preconception, Nelson and Wiley created a masterwork of ‘60s independent cinema. The Great Blondino follows an anachronistically attired young fellow as he navigates a beguiling, sometimes troubling world with a curiosity that opens us wide to the filmmakers’ inspired, freeform vision. In many ways, the wonder of Blondino may echo the excitement of invention and exploration that Nelson and Wiley experienced in the making of the film. Utterly exuberant and freed from rote cinematic restriction, it embodies an artistic rigor and direction that also prevents it from ever seeming too unhinged. An incredible feat of tightrope walking. —Mark Toscano. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in 2009.
Cast
- Chuck Wiley - Blondino
- Lew Welch - Cop
- Sandra Juste - Trollop
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Great Blondino about?
- Shooting in 1966 without script, story, or any narrative preconception, Nelson and Wiley created a masterwork of ‘60s independent cinema. The Great Blondino follows an anachronistically attired young fellow as he navigates a beguiling, sometimes troubling world with a curiosity that opens us wide to the filmmakers’ inspired, freeform vision. In many ways, the wonder of Blondino may echo the excitement of invention and exploration that Nelson and Wiley experienced in the making of the film. Utterly exuberant and freed from rote cinematic restriction, it embodies an artistic rigor and direction that also prevents it from ever seeming too unhinged. An incredible feat of tightrope walking. —Mark Toscano. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in 2009.
- Who directed The Great Blondino?
- The Great Blondino was directed by Robert Nelson, William T. Wiley.
- Who stars in The Great Blondino?
- The Great Blondino stars Chuck Wiley, Lew Welch, Sandra Juste.
- How long is The Great Blondino?
- The Great Blondino has a runtime of 42m (42 minutes).
- What genre is The Great Blondino?
- The Great Blondino is a Drama film.
- Where was The Great Blondino produced?
- The Great Blondino was produced in United States of America.