Brand X
"The movie for people."
Originally released in 1970. Brand X is a comedy film. directed by Win Chamberlain. At just 87 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Taylor Mead, Sally Kirkland, and Abbie Hoffman
Synopsis
In 1969, Taylor Mead complained to his friend artist Wynn Chamberlain that Andy Warhol had never paid him for any of the work he had done for him and Wynn said he would make a film especially for Taylor. Inspired by the banality of 1960's television, Chamberlain wrote and directed Brand X, an 87 minute series of faux television shows spoofing the politics and mass media of the day, complete with commercials for Sex, Sweat, Computer Dating and Peanut Butter. BRAND X follows Taylor Mead through a day in a wacky television studio as he portrays an exercise guru, a talk show host, a veteran returning from the American Civil War, a hospital patient in a soap opera, the President of the United States and a televangelist giving the Nightly Sermon. BRAND X satirizes President Nixon, the Vietnam War, sex, drugs, computers, money and race relations.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 18, 1970
55 years ago
Runtime
1h 27m
87 minutes total
User Rating
3.3/10
Mixed (3 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Director
Top Cast
Taylor Mead
as Viewer / President / Minster / Nurse
Sally Kirkland
as Patient / President's Wife
Abbie Hoffman
as Policeman (Lawren Order)
Candy Darling
as Marlene D-Train
Ultra Violet
as Singer
Tally Brown
as Talk Show Hostess
Frank Cavestani
as Doctor
Susanna Baumgard
as Patient
Paul Fagan
as Surfer
Jane Holzer
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Brand X about?
In 1969, Taylor Mead complained to his friend artist Wynn Chamberlain that Andy Warhol had never paid him for any of the work he had done for him and Wynn said he would make a film especially for T...
Who directed Brand X?
Brand X was directed by Win Chamberlain.
How long is Brand X?
Brand X has a runtime of 1 hours and 27 minutes (87 minutes total).
When was Brand X released?
Brand X was released on May 18, 1970 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Brand X?
The main cast of Brand X includes Taylor Mead, Sally Kirkland, Abbie Hoffman, Candy Darling, Ultra Violet.