Brewster McCloud M
![Production still from Brewster McCloud 1970 / Dir: Robert Altman / Image courtesy: Roadshow Films](https://cdn.sanity.io/images/m2obzhc2/production/5a373c0559f7c22be76dbf48352ebc908bc9c0c9-3500x2280.jpg?rect=0,189,3500,1717&w=320&h=157&q=90&fit=crop)
Production still from Brewster McCloud 1970 / Dir: Robert Altman / Image courtesy: Roadshow Films / View full image
When
1.30pm, Sat 14 Jan 2023 (105 mins)Where
Gallery of Modern Art & Cinema A
Accessibility
- Wheelchair Accessible
About
Acclaimed New Hollywood filmmaker Robert Altman’s Icarian satire follows the titular Brewster McCloud (Bud Cort), an owlish recluse determined to construct a set of prosthetic wings that will enable him to fly. Under the auspices of his charming yet inscrutable fairy godmother Louise (Sally Kellerman), and in spite of myriad would-be sensual distractions, Brewster’s aerial ambitions quickly turn to ruthlessness, and capture the attentions of hot-shot big-city detective, Frank Shaft (Michael Murphy).
With sharp dialogue, superb choreography, and Altman’s unmistakeable flare for composition and arrangement, Brewster McCloud is a sprawling tableau of avian-themed absurdism and social satire that takes aim at race, class, authority, and academia in America. Brought to life by captivating performances from its ensemble cast – including a young Shelley Duvall in her debut film performance – Robert Altman further refined his unique directorial vision in this distinctive black comedy.
Brewster McCloud will screen from Robert Altman’s personal print of the film, held by the UCLA Film & TV Archive, Los Angeles.
Production Credits
- Director: Robert Altman
- Script: Doran William Cannon
- Cinematographers: Lamar Boren, Jordan Cronenweth
- Editor: Lou Lombardo
- Print Source: UCLA Film & TV Archive, Los Angeles
- Rights: Roadshow Films
- Year: 1970
- Runtime: 105 minutes
- Country: United States
- Language: English
- Colour: Colour
- Shooting Format: 35mm
- Screening Format: 35mm