The Genius
Synopsis
A ramshackle underground SF satire set and shot in the self-absorbed art world of lower Manhattan, written, produced, and directed by Joe Gibbons, who also plays one of the lead parts. Gibbons plays a mad scientist who's developed a technique for transferring personalities from one person's body to another; he becomes obsessed with an outlaw artist (played by performance artist Karen Finley) who destroys paintings in various galleries as a form of anarchist, anticapitalist protest.
Top Cast
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Desmond Denton
Karen Finley
Kitty Church
Tony Oursler
Les Alabaster
Tony Conrad
Dirk Dirkson
Adolfas Mekas
Dr. Corbin
Camden Toy
Manic Client
Henry Hills
TV Reporter
Mark MacElhattan
Depressed Client
Corinne Mallet
Mike Ousterhout
Psycho Client
Albert McCreery
Casanova Client
Jay Barry
Art Collector Client
Keith Sanborn
Jennifer Montgomery
Steve Gallagher
Romy Charlesworth
Lewis Klahr
Heather McAdams
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 2, 1993
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Emily Breer, Joe Gibbons
- Screenplay & Story
- Joe Gibbons
- Original Title
- The Genius
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Production Studios
- Massachusetts Council on the Arts and Humanities, National Endowment for the Arts, AFI, Boston Film/Video Foundation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Emily Breer, Joe Gibbons
Joe Gibbons
Emily Breer
Joe Gibbons
Department Leadership Roster
Emily Breer
Director
Emily Breer
Editor
Joe Gibbons
Director
Joe Gibbons
Producer
Joe Gibbons
Writer
Jim Dunn
Stunt Coordinator
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Genius.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Genius
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Genius about?
A ramshackle underground SF satire set and shot in the self-absorbed art world of lower Manhattan, written, produced, and directed by Joe Gibbons, who also plays one of the lead parts. Gibbons plays a mad scientist who's developed a technique for transferring personalities from one person's body to another; he becomes obsessed with an outlaw artist (played by performance artist Karen Finley) who destroys paintings in various galleries as a form of anarchist, anticapitalist protest.
Who directed The Genius?
The Genius was directed by Emily Breer, Joe Gibbons.
Who stars in The Genius?
The principal cast of The Genius includes Joe Gibbons, Karen Finley, Tony Oursler, Tony Conrad, Adolfas Mekas.
When was The Genius released and how long is it?
The Genius was released in 1993 with a total runtime of 1h 26m.