Pittsburgh
“A prismatic & kaleidoscopic vision of Pittsburgh's past, present, & future”
Synopsis
Commissioned by the Pittsburgh Bicentennial Association to celebrate the city’s 200th anniversary, PITTSBURGH was created by a team of filmmakers that included Stan Brakhage (working under the pseudonym James Stanley), Weegee, Len Lye, and Stan Vanderbeek, and photographers W. Eugene Smith and Willard Van Dyke. Brakhage called it “weirdly interesting, but a monstrosity.”
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- —
- Original Title
- Pittsburgh
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 28m
- Production Studios
- Pittsburgh Bicentennial Association
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Pittsburgh.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Pittsburgh
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Pittsburgh about?
Commissioned by the Pittsburgh Bicentennial Association to celebrate the city’s 200th anniversary, PITTSBURGH was created by a team of filmmakers that included Stan Brakhage (working under the pseudonym James Stanley), Weegee, Len Lye, and Stan Vanderbeek, and photographers W. Eugene Smith and Willard Van Dyke. Brakhage called it “weirdly interesting, but a monstrosity.”
Who directed Pittsburgh?
Pittsburgh was directed by Not specified.
Who stars in Pittsburgh?
The principal cast of Pittsburgh includes Not specified.
When was Pittsburgh released and how long is it?
Pittsburgh was released in 1959 with a total runtime of 28m.