The Flaming City
Synopsis
Higgins’s only feature-length film, THE FLAMING CITY, explores the dichotomy between the lifestyle of Higgins and his artist friends in SoHo, which was viewed as a threat to middle class American values, and Higgins’s well-heeled upbringing. The film employs several photographic techniques Higgins learned at the Manhattan School of Printing, including filters, hand-drawn patterns, and alteration of color. - Anthology Film Archives
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Dick Higgins
- Original Title
- The Flaming City
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 2h 1m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Dick Higgins
Department Leadership Roster
Dick Higgins
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Flaming City
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Flaming City about?
Higgins’s only feature-length film, THE FLAMING CITY, explores the dichotomy between the lifestyle of Higgins and his artist friends in SoHo, which was viewed as a threat to middle class American values, and Higgins’s well-heeled upbringing. The film employs several photographic techniques Higgins learned at the Manhattan School of Printing, including filters, hand-drawn patterns, and alteration of color. - Anthology Film Archives
Who directed The Flaming City?
The Flaming City was directed by Dick Higgins.
Who stars in The Flaming City?
The principal cast of The Flaming City includes Not specified.
When was The Flaming City released and how long is it?
The Flaming City was released in 1962 with a total runtime of 2h 1m.