Rembrandt Laughing
Synopsis
This film is a portrait of the passage of one year in the lives of some San Francisco friends, circa 1988 (before the dot.coming of the city), a slow marijuana hazed story which drifts like the fabled fog, encompassing the quirks and habits of a generation that made the city theirs, if only for a while. Very obliquely Rembrandt Laughing sketches the time and place, encompassing the AIDS epidemic, the casual sexual revolution, the debris of '68 lingering in the air. A quiet, very San Francisco comedy of life among a small group of friends. Rembrandt Laughing was improvised over the period of about a month by Jost and his friends, mostly acting non-professionals.
Top Cast
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Martin
Barbara Hammes
Claire
Jennifer Johanson
Jennifer
Ed Green
the framemaker
Nathaniel Dorsky
Daniel
Janet McKinley
Janet
Roger Ruffin
Roger #1
John Powers
Roger #2
Henry S. Rosenthal
Stephen
Kate Dezina
June Brandt
Jerry Barrish
Mr. Bondsman
John Bassett
Stacy
Peter Machel
Crazy Tony
Marshall Gaddis
Jim Nisbet
Jim
Kathleen Dezina
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jon Jost
- Screenplay & Story
- Jon Jost
- Original Score
- Jon A. English
- Original Title
- Rembrandt Laughing
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- Jon Jost Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jon Jost
Jon Jost
Jon A. English
Jon Jost
Jon Jost
Jon Jost
Department Leadership Roster
Jon Jost
Director
Jon Jost
Writer
Jon Jost
Director of Photography
Jon Jost
Editor
Jon Jost
Producer
Jon A. English
Original Music Composer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Rembrandt Laughing
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Rembrandt Laughing about?
This film is a portrait of the passage of one year in the lives of some San Francisco friends, circa 1988 (before the dot.coming of the city), a slow marijuana hazed story which drifts like the fabled fog, encompassing the quirks and habits of a generation that made the city theirs, if only for a while. Very obliquely Rembrandt Laughing sketches the time and place, encompassing the AIDS epidemic, the casual sexual revolution, the debris of '68 lingering in the air. A quiet, very San Francisco comedy of life among a small group of friends. Rembrandt Laughing was improvised over the period of about a month by Jost and his friends, mostly acting non-professionals.
Who directed Rembrandt Laughing?
Rembrandt Laughing was directed by Jon Jost.
Who stars in Rembrandt Laughing?
The principal cast of Rembrandt Laughing includes Jon A. English, Barbara Hammes, Jennifer Johanson, Ed Green, Nathaniel Dorsky.
When was Rembrandt Laughing released and how long is it?
Rembrandt Laughing was released in 1989 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for Rembrandt Laughing?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Rembrandt Laughing was composed by Jon A. English.