A Day in the Life of Willie Faust, or Death on the Installment Plan
Synopsis
Jamaa Fanaka’s first project plays off the Blaxploitation’s genre conventions, an adaption of Goethe’s “Faust” presented with a non-synchronous soundtrack and superimposed over a remake of Super Fly (1972). Often out of focus with an overactive camera, the film immediately exudes nervous energy, but unlike Priest’s elegant cocaine consumption in Super Fly, Willie’s arm gushes blood as he injects heroin. A morality tale in two reels. —Jan-Christopher Horak
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January 1, 1972
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jamaa Fanaka
- Screenplay & Story
- Jamaa Fanaka
- Original Title
- A Day in the Life of Willie Faust, or Death on the Installment Plan
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 17m
- Production Studios
- UCLA School of Film and Television
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jamaa Fanaka
Jamaa Fanaka
Jamaa Fanaka
Jamaa Fanaka
Department Leadership Roster
Jamaa Fanaka
Editor
Jamaa Fanaka
Producer
Jamaa Fanaka
Director
Jamaa Fanaka
Writer
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What is A Day in the Life of Willie Faust, or Death on the Installment Plan about?
Jamaa Fanaka’s first project plays off the Blaxploitation’s genre conventions, an adaption of Goethe’s “Faust” presented with a non-synchronous soundtrack and superimposed over a remake of Super Fly (1972). Often out of focus with an overactive camera, the film immediately exudes nervous energy, but unlike Priest’s elegant cocaine consumption in Super Fly, Willie’s arm gushes blood as he injects heroin. A morality tale in two reels. —Jan-Christopher Horak
Who directed A Day in the Life of Willie Faust, or Death on the Installment Plan?
A Day in the Life of Willie Faust, or Death on the Installment Plan was directed by Jamaa Fanaka.
Who stars in A Day in the Life of Willie Faust, or Death on the Installment Plan?
The principal cast of A Day in the Life of Willie Faust, or Death on the Installment Plan includes Jamaa Fanaka, Carmen Gordon, Boots.
When was A Day in the Life of Willie Faust, or Death on the Installment Plan released and how long is it?
A Day in the Life of Willie Faust, or Death on the Installment Plan was released in 1972 with a total runtime of 17m.