Existo
“He was a Psycho Marionette and the Devil Pulled His Strings”
Synopsis
In this dystopian-musical-comedy, corporations and self-appointed guardians of "decency" and "morality" have society in a fascist choke-hold. It's up to a rag-tag group of actors, artists, and musicians to save the world the only way they know how - through the power of - wait for it - Performance Art! Led by the legendary Existo, his faithful sidekick Maxine, provocateur Marcel, and Vigo, this troupe of subversive insurgents have the Religio-Capitalist Complex in their cross-hairs. But the powers-that-be know Existo's weak spot - his ravenous libido - and seek to exploit it to derail the Revolution with a secret weapon - a curly-haired corporate-pop singer named Penelope.
Top Cast
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Bruce Arntson
Existo
Jackie Welch
Maxine
Mark Cabus
Roupen Dupree
Jim Varney
Marcel Horowitz
Gailard Sartain
Colette Watchuwill
Mike Montgomery
Armand Glasscock
Matthew Carlton
Jacques Patou
David Alford
Dirk Beverage
Tom Angland
Art Police
J. Thomas Bailey
Roupen's Thug
Mary Tanner Bailey
Lahlo
Tommy Barnes
Store Manager
Don Berry
TV Family
Frederick Breedon IV
Extra
Lattie Brown
TV Family
Jeremy Childs
Art Police
David Compton
Teddy
Connye Florance
Ramona
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 19, 1999
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Coke Sams
- Screenplay & Story
- Coke Sams, Bruce Arntson
- Original Score
- Bruce Arntson
- Original Title
- Existo
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Production Studios
- Hometown Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Coke Sams
Coke Sams, Bruce Arntson
Bruce Arntson
Jim May
Department Leadership Roster
Coke Sams
Writer
Bruce Arntson
Writer
Coke Sams
Director
Jim May
Director of Photography
Bruce Arntson
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.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Existo
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Existo about?
In this dystopian-musical-comedy, corporations and self-appointed guardians of "decency" and "morality" have society in a fascist choke-hold. It's up to a rag-tag group of actors, artists, and musicians to save the world the only way they know how - through the power of - wait for it - Performance Art! Led by the legendary Existo, his faithful sidekick Maxine, provocateur Marcel, and Vigo, this troupe of subversive insurgents have the Religio-Capitalist Complex in their cross-hairs. But the powers-that-be know Existo's weak spot - his ravenous libido - and seek to exploit it to derail the Revolution with a secret weapon - a curly-haired corporate-pop singer named Penelope.
Who directed Existo?
Existo was directed by Coke Sams.
Who stars in Existo?
The principal cast of Existo includes Bruce Arntson, Jackie Welch, Mark Cabus, Jim Varney, Gailard Sartain.
When was Existo released and how long is it?
Existo was released in 1999 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.
Who composed the musical score for Existo?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Existo was composed by Bruce Arntson.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Existo?
Existo holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).