Never Met Picasso
“Family Trees, Twisted Roots”
Synopsis
Still living at home with his avant-garde actress mother, constantly rejected by art schools, and without a lover, aspiring painter Andrew decides to enter a contest in hopes of winning a six month stay in Kenya. Though things aren't great for Andrew, neither are they wonderful for his lesbian friend Lucy who constantly bickers with her lover Ingrid. Lucy complicates Andrew's life when she introduces him to the suspicious-looking, enigmatic Jerry.
Top Cast
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Alexis Arquette
Andrew Magnus
Georgia Ragsdale
Lucy
Margot Kidder
Genna Magnus
Don McKellar
Jerry
Keith David
Larry
Alvin Epstein
Uncle Alfred
Omewenne
Ingrid
Diane Beckett
Mailwoman
Craig Hickman
Poetry Slammer
David Levine
Jack
John O'Callaghan
Paul
Jody O'Neil
Marc
Edward Stanley
Young David / Mailperson
Ursula Ryan
Nurse
Richard Snee
Thomas Magnus
Adrienne Starrs
Diane
Laney Fichera
Art Critic
Suzanne Crosby
Art Critic
Release History & Theatrical Window
Reeling Chicago Gay Lesbian Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
November 28, 1997
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Stephen Kijak
- Screenplay & Story
- Stephen Kijak
- Original Score
- Kristin Hersh, Bill Lee
- Original Title
- Never Met Picasso
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
- Production Studios
- Mighty Reel Productions, Scout Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Stephen Kijak
Stephen Kijak
Kristin Hersh, Bill Lee
David Tamés
Angelica Brisk
Patrick Cunningham, Stephen Kijak, Michael Williams, Jennifer Ryan, Richard L. Cohen
Department Leadership Roster
Stephen Kijak
Writer
Patrick Cunningham
Producer
Stephen Kijak
Producer
Angelica Brisk
Editor
Humberto Cordero
Production Design
Julie Lupien
Production Design
David Tamés
Director of Photography
Kristin Hersh
Original Music Composer
Bill Lee
Original Music Composer
Kathleen Chisholm
Costume Design
Stephen Kijak
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Never Met Picasso
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Never Met Picasso about?
Still living at home with his avant-garde actress mother, constantly rejected by art schools, and without a lover, aspiring painter Andrew decides to enter a contest in hopes of winning a six month stay in Kenya. Though things aren't great for Andrew, neither are they wonderful for his lesbian friend Lucy who constantly bickers with her lover Ingrid. Lucy complicates Andrew's life when she introduces him to the suspicious-looking, enigmatic Jerry.
Who directed Never Met Picasso?
Never Met Picasso was directed by Stephen Kijak.
Who stars in Never Met Picasso?
The principal cast of Never Met Picasso includes Alexis Arquette, Georgia Ragsdale, Margot Kidder, Don McKellar, Keith David.
When was Never Met Picasso released and how long is it?
Never Met Picasso was released in 1997 with a total runtime of 1h 41m.
Who composed the musical score for Never Met Picasso?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Never Met Picasso was composed by Kristin Hersh, Bill Lee.