Brewster McCloud
“"Something else" from the director of M*A*S*H”
Synopsis
Brewster is an owlish, intellectual boy who lives in a fallout shelter of the Houston Astrodome. He has a dream: to take flight within the confines of the stadium. Brewster tells those he trusts of his dream, but displays a unique way of treating others who do not fit within his plans.
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Original Theatrical TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2014-07-08
Top Cast
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Bud Cort
Brewster
Sally Kellerman
Louise
Michael Murphy
Shaft
William Windom
Weeks
Shelley Duvall
Suzanne
René Auberjonois
The Lecturer
Stacy Keach
Abraham Wright
John Schuck
Johnson
Margaret Hamilton
Daphne Heap
Jennifer Salt
Hope
Corey Fischer
Hines
G. Wood
Crandall
Bert Remsen
Douglas Breen
Angelin Johnson
Mrs. Breen
Dean Goss
Officer Ledbetter
Gary Chason
Camera Store Clerk
William Baldwin
Bernard
William Henry Bennet
Band Conductor
Release History & Theatrical Window
Houston Astrodome, Texas
Festival / Special Debut
January 1, 1993
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert Altman
- Screenplay & Story
- Doran William Cannon
- Original Score
- Gene Page, Francis Scott Key
- Original Title
- Brewster McCloud
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Lion's Gate Films, Lou Adler-John Phillips Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert Altman
Doran William Cannon
Gene Page, Francis Scott Key
Lamar Boren, Jordan Cronenweth, Don McClendon
Lou Lombardo
James Margellos, Lou Adler
Department Leadership Roster
Doran William Cannon
Writer
Robert Altman
Director
Lamar Boren
Director of Photography
James Margellos
Producer
Lou Lombardo
Editor
Lou Adler
Producer
Jordan Cronenweth
Director of Photography
Gene Page
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Brewster McCloud
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Brewster McCloud about?
Brewster is an owlish, intellectual boy who lives in a fallout shelter of the Houston Astrodome. He has a dream: to take flight within the confines of the stadium. Brewster tells those he trusts of his dream, but displays a unique way of treating others who do not fit within his plans.
Who directed Brewster McCloud?
Brewster McCloud was directed by Robert Altman.
Who stars in Brewster McCloud?
The principal cast of Brewster McCloud includes Bud Cort, Sally Kellerman, Michael Murphy, William Windom, Shelley Duvall.
When was Brewster McCloud released and how long is it?
Brewster McCloud was released in 1971 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.
Who composed the musical score for Brewster McCloud?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Brewster McCloud was composed by Gene Page, Francis Scott Key.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Brewster McCloud?
Brewster McCloud holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).