The Genius
Originally released in 1993. The Genius is a comedy/crime film. directed by Emily Breer. At just 86 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Joe Gibbons, Karen Finley, and Tony Oursler
Synopsis
A ramshackle underground SF satire set and shot in the self-absorbed art world of lower Manhattan, written, produced, and directed by Joe Gibbons, who also plays one of the lead parts. Gibbons plays a mad scientist who's developed a technique for transferring personalities from one person's body to another; he becomes obsessed with an outlaw artist (played by performance artist Karen Finley) who destroys paintings in various galleries as a form of anarchist, anticapitalist protest.
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 2, 1993
32 years ago
Runtime
1h 26m
86 minutes total
User Rating
5.0/10
Mixed (1 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Directors
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Massachusetts Council on the Arts and Humanities
- National Endowment for the Arts
- AFI
- Boston Film/Video Foundation
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Genius about?
A ramshackle underground SF satire set and shot in the self-absorbed art world of lower Manhattan, written, produced, and directed by Joe Gibbons, who also plays one of the lead parts. Gibbons play...
Who directed The Genius?
The Genius was directed by Emily Breer.
How long is The Genius?
The Genius has a runtime of 1 hours and 26 minutes (86 minutes total).
When was The Genius released?
The Genius was released on April 2, 1993 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Genius?
The main cast of The Genius includes Joe Gibbons, Karen Finley, Tony Oursler, Tony Conrad, Adolfas Mekas.