The Great Blondino
Synopsis
Shooting in 1966 without script, story, or any narrative preconception, Nelson and Wiley created a masterwork of ‘60s independent cinema. The Great Blondino follows an anachronistically attired young fellow as he navigates a beguiling, sometimes troubling world with a curiosity that opens us wide to the filmmakers’ inspired, freeform vision. In many ways, the wonder of Blondino may echo the excitement of invention and exploration that Nelson and Wiley experienced in the making of the film. Utterly exuberant and freed from rote cinematic restriction, it embodies an artistic rigor and direction that also prevents it from ever seeming too unhinged. An incredible feat of tightrope walking. —Mark Toscano. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in 2009.
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- Director
- Robert Nelson, William T. Wiley
- Original Title
- The Great Blondino
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 42m
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Robert Nelson, William T. Wiley
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Robert Nelson
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William T. Wiley
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What is The Great Blondino about?
Shooting in 1966 without script, story, or any narrative preconception, Nelson and Wiley created a masterwork of ‘60s independent cinema. The Great Blondino follows an anachronistically attired young fellow as he navigates a beguiling, sometimes troubling world with a curiosity that opens us wide to the filmmakers’ inspired, freeform vision. In many ways, the wonder of Blondino may echo the excitement of invention and exploration that Nelson and Wiley experienced in the making of the film. Utterly exuberant and freed from rote cinematic restriction, it embodies an artistic rigor and direction that also prevents it from ever seeming too unhinged. An incredible feat of tightrope walking. —Mark Toscano. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in 2009.
Who directed The Great Blondino?
The Great Blondino was directed by Robert Nelson, William T. Wiley.
Who stars in The Great Blondino?
The principal cast of The Great Blondino includes Chuck Wiley, Lew Welch, Sandra Juste.
When was The Great Blondino released and how long is it?
The Great Blondino was released in 1967 with a total runtime of 42m.