Mr. Tompkins Inside Himself (1962)

In “Mr. Tompkins Learns the Facts of Life”, Mr. Tompkins learns about biology. In a wild and entertaining dream, his creator, author George Gamow, sends him through his own blood steam to investigate how his body really functions. Professor Igor Gamow and legendary filmmaker, Stan Brakhage, made the film “Mr. Tompkins Inside Himself” based on George Gamow’s book. The film includes an introduction by George Gamow, himself.

Director: Stan Brakhage
Genre: Comedy
Runtime: 42 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Cinematography: John Newell
Editing: Stan Brakhage
Production: Western Cine Service, Inc.
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en

Keywords

biology, education, cancer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mr. Tompkins Inside Himself about?
In “Mr. Tompkins Learns the Facts of Life”, Mr. Tompkins learns about biology. In a wild and entertaining dream, his creator, author George Gamow, sends him through his own blood steam to investigate how his body really functions. Professor Igor Gamow and legendary filmmaker, Stan Brakhage, made the film “Mr. Tompkins Inside Himself” based on George Gamow’s book. The film includes an introduction by George Gamow, himself.
Who directed Mr. Tompkins Inside Himself?
Mr. Tompkins Inside Himself was directed by Stan Brakhage.
Who stars in Mr. Tompkins Inside Himself?
Mr. Tompkins Inside Himself stars Don Weygandt, Robert Benson, Aldine Weygant, Elfriede Gamov.
How long is Mr. Tompkins Inside Himself?
Mr. Tompkins Inside Himself has a runtime of 42m (42 minutes).
What genre is Mr. Tompkins Inside Himself?
Mr. Tompkins Inside Himself is a Comedy film.
Where was Mr. Tompkins Inside Himself produced?
Mr. Tompkins Inside Himself was produced in United States of America.