Perfect Lives (1984)
An opera for television
Set in the American Midwest, Perfect Lives is “about” bank robbery, cocktail lounges, geriatric love, adolescent elopement, the changing of the light at sundown, et al. One of the definitive text-sound compositions of the late 20th century, it has been called "the most influential music/theater/literary work of the 1980s".
Director: John Sanborn
Genre: TV Movie, Music
Runtime: 175 min
Release Date: February 16, 1984
Cast
- Robert Ashley - "R" Narrator
- “Blue” Gene Tyranny - Buddy "The World’s Greatest Piano Player"
- Jill Kroesen - Isolde
- David Van Tieghem - "D" The Captain of The Football Team / Chorus
Screenplay
Music: Robert Ashley
Production: The Kitchen, Channel 4 Television
Country: United Kingdom, United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
pop art, conceptual art
More Films by Director: John Sanborn
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Perfect Lives about?
- Set in the American Midwest, Perfect Lives is “about” bank robbery, cocktail lounges, geriatric love, adolescent elopement, the changing of the light at sundown, et al. One of the definitive text-sound compositions of the late 20th century, it has been called "the most influential music/theater/literary work of the 1980s".
- Who directed Perfect Lives?
- Perfect Lives was directed by John Sanborn.
- Who stars in Perfect Lives?
- Perfect Lives stars Robert Ashley, “Blue” Gene Tyranny, Jill Kroesen, David Van Tieghem.
- How long is Perfect Lives?
- Perfect Lives has a runtime of 2h 55m (175 minutes).
- What genre is Perfect Lives?
- Perfect Lives is a TV Movie, Music film.
- Where was Perfect Lives produced?
- Perfect Lives was produced in United Kingdom, United States of America.