The Performers
“They Have the World’s Greatest Job…. They Ski!”
Synopsis
The story of five skiers, sponsored by K2, who tour the U.S. in a red, white and blue van that matched their skis. They travel like a pack of joyful wolves, devouring powder and looking for challenges. Just 26 minutes in length, the film offers ferocious detail, with ski footage that still holds up today. The film revealed the ski culture as a surrogate family. In an interview years later, skier Charlie McWilliams recalled how people came up to him to explain how they deeply identified with this happygo- lucky skiing clan. He saw the film as a groundbreaking portrayal of skiing as a tribal experience. “It was the first time anybody had gone out and made a film of a group of guys traveling around the country having a great time skiing.”
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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K2 Skiing Demonstration Team 1971
Type: Trailer • Published 2010-03-23
Top Cast
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January 1, 1971
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Dick Barrymore
- Original Title
- The Performers
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 26m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Dick Barrymore
Department Leadership Roster
Dick Barrymore
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Performers
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What is The Performers about?
The story of five skiers, sponsored by K2, who tour the U.S. in a red, white and blue van that matched their skis. They travel like a pack of joyful wolves, devouring powder and looking for challenges. Just 26 minutes in length, the film offers ferocious detail, with ski footage that still holds up today. The film revealed the ski culture as a surrogate family. In an interview years later, skier Charlie McWilliams recalled how people came up to him to explain how they deeply identified with this happygo- lucky skiing clan. He saw the film as a groundbreaking portrayal of skiing as a tribal experience. “It was the first time anybody had gone out and made a film of a group of guys traveling around the country having a great time skiing.”
Who directed The Performers?
The Performers was directed by Dick Barrymore.
Who stars in The Performers?
The principal cast of The Performers includes Charlie McWilliams, Pat Bauman, John Clendenin, Bob Griswold, Jim Stelling.
When was The Performers released and how long is it?
The Performers was released in 1971 with a total runtime of 26m.