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Karma Express

“Does Anyone Know What Karma Is?”

Synopsis

A comedy set in a surreal school about a professor who lectures about Buddhism -- an ancient religion, and karma -- the law of cause and effect. He rambles on while becoming increasingly annoyed by a fly he attempts to squash, helping the class learn a valuable lesson about "karma express".

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

June 7, 1989

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Jonathan Blank
Screenplay & Story
Jonathan Blank
Original Title
Karma Express
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
5m
Production Studios
Red Hat Productions, Columbia University School of the Arts

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Jonathan Blank

Screenplay & Story

Jonathan Blank

Director of Photography

Rick Putnam

Film Editing

Jonathan Blank

Producers

Jonathan Blank

Department Leadership Roster

Jonathan Blank

Director

Jonathan Blank

Writer

Jonathan Blank

Producer

Jonathan Blank

Editor

Rick Putnam

Director of Photography

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Karma Express.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Karma Express

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Karma Express about?

A comedy set in a surreal school about a professor who lectures about Buddhism -- an ancient religion, and karma -- the law of cause and effect. He rambles on while becoming increasingly annoyed by a fly he attempts to squash, helping the class learn a valuable lesson about "karma express".

Who directed Karma Express?

Karma Express was directed by Jonathan Blank.

Who stars in Karma Express?

The principal cast of Karma Express includes Alan Charof, Stuart Feldman, Lena Jakobsson, Carolyn Kinnebrew, Gene Liu.

When was Karma Express released and how long is it?

Karma Express was released in 1989 with a total runtime of 5m.