Performance (1970)
See them all in a film about fantasy. And reality. Vice. And versa.
In underworld terms, Chas Devlin is a 'performer,' a gangster with a talent for violence and intimidation. Turner is a reclusive rock superstar. When Chas and Turner meet, their worlds collide—and the impact is both exotic and explosive.
Director: Nicolas Roeg, Donald Cammell
Genre: Crime, Drama
Runtime: 106 min
Release Date: August 3, 1970
Cast
- James Fox - Chas
- Mick Jagger - Turner
- Anita Pallenberg - Pherber
- Michèle Breton - Lucy
- Ann Sidney - Dana
- John Bindon - Moody
- Stanley Meadows - Rosebloom
- Allan Cuthbertson - The Lawyer
- Anthony Morton - Dennis
- Johnny Shannon - Harry Flowers
Screenplay
- Donald Cammell (Screenplay)
Music: Jack Nitzsche
Cinematography: Nicolas Roeg
Editing: Frank Mazzola, Antony Gibbs
Production: Goodtimes Enterprises
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Budget: $900,500
Original Language: en
Themes
Drug Addiction and Downfall, Uncontrollable Anger and Destruction, Underground Drug Dens and Misery, Cartel's Ruthless Grip and Violence, Addiction and Recovery
Keywords
london, england, rock star, sexuality, gangster, heroin, exploitation, surrealism, celebrity, basement, magic mushroom, androgyny, drugs, policeman, phone call, neo-noir
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Performance about?
- In underworld terms, Chas Devlin is a 'performer,' a gangster with a talent for violence and intimidation. Turner is a reclusive rock superstar. When Chas and Turner meet, their worlds collide—and the impact is both exotic and explosive.
- Who directed Performance?
- Performance was directed by Nicolas Roeg, Donald Cammell.
- Who stars in Performance?
- Performance stars James Fox, Mick Jagger, Anita Pallenberg, Michèle Breton, Ann Sidney, John Bindon.
- How long is Performance?
- Performance has a runtime of 1h 46m (106 minutes).
- What genre is Performance?
- Performance is a Crime, Drama film.
- What is the budget of Performance?
- Performance had a budget of $900,500.
- Where was Performance produced?
- Performance was produced in United Kingdom.
- What are the themes of Performance?
- The themes of Performance include: Drug Addiction and Downfall, Uncontrollable Anger and Destruction, Underground Drug Dens and Misery, Cartel's Ruthless Grip and Violence, Addiction and Recovery.