O Panama
Synopsis
O Panama features a man confined to his apartment on a winter day as he suffers through an illness. Built on the polarity between hot and cold, the tedious reality of the man's sickness and the vivid hallucinatory visions of his delirium, O Panama conveys the workings of the subconscious.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 1985
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- James Benning, Burt Barr
- Screenplay & Story
- Burt Barr
- Original Title
- O Panama
- Country of Origin
- Canada, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 27m
- Production Studios
- Susan Dowling, New Television Workshop, GBH
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
James Benning, Burt Barr
Burt Barr
James Benning
James Benning
Department Leadership Roster
James Benning
Director of Photography
James Benning
Editor
James Benning
Director
Burt Barr
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About O Panama
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is O Panama about?
O Panama features a man confined to his apartment on a winter day as he suffers through an illness. Built on the polarity between hot and cold, the tedious reality of the man's sickness and the vivid hallucinatory visions of his delirium, O Panama conveys the workings of the subconscious.
Who directed O Panama?
O Panama was directed by James Benning, Burt Barr.
Who stars in O Panama?
The principal cast of O Panama includes Willem Dafoe, Sebastian Moore Benefield, Joseph Gurley, Thomas Gurley.
When was O Panama released and how long is it?
O Panama was released in 1985 with a total runtime of 27m.