Swain
Synopsis
Swain is inspired by Nathaniel Hawthorne’s Fanshawe, features a dreamlike narrative of a young man’s ritualized rejection of heterosexuality, as a mysterious woman in white gossamer pursues him through a ruined landscape.
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Hull House Festival
Festival / Special Debut
December 31, 1950
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gregory J. Markopoulos
- Screenplay & Story
- Gregory J. Markopoulos
- Original Score
- Heitor Villa-Lobos
- Original Title
- Swain
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 24m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gregory J. Markopoulos
Gregory J. Markopoulos
Heitor Villa-Lobos
Gregory J. Markopoulos
Gregory J. Markopoulos
Department Leadership Roster
Gregory J. Markopoulos
Director
Gregory J. Markopoulos
Editor
Gregory J. Markopoulos
Producer
Gregory J. Markopoulos
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Swain
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What is Swain about?
Swain is inspired by Nathaniel Hawthorne’s Fanshawe, features a dreamlike narrative of a young man’s ritualized rejection of heterosexuality, as a mysterious woman in white gossamer pursues him through a ruined landscape.
Who directed Swain?
Swain was directed by Gregory J. Markopoulos.
Who stars in Swain?
The principal cast of Swain includes Gregory J. Markopoulos, Mary Zelles.
When was Swain released and how long is it?
Swain was released in 1950 with a total runtime of 24m.
Who composed the musical score for Swain?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Swain was composed by Heitor Villa-Lobos.