In Watermelon Sugar
Synopsis
Presented by Hip Pocket Theatre, Fort Worth, Texas. In Watermelon Sugar takes place in a world where life is lived simply and everything is made from watermelon sugar, a substance refined from both the watermelons grown on the commune and Brautigan's considerable imagination. The central character, another of Brautigan's gentle narrators, is the only writer in what seems to be the only settlement left on the planet. In fact, intellectual and artistic pursuits are allowed but not encouraged in the commune called iDEATH. Most of the residents live their lives on a more literal, physical plane: making stew for the gang, turning watermelons into building materials, and constructing transparent underwater tombs. Life at iDEATH moves at a leisurely, idyllic pace.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
October 3, 1986
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Murphy
- Screenplay & Story
- Richard Brautigan
- Original Title
- In Watermelon Sugar
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 22m
- Production Studios
- Hip Pocket Theatre
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Murphy
Richard Brautigan
Department Leadership Roster
John Murphy
Director
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What is In Watermelon Sugar about?
Presented by Hip Pocket Theatre, Fort Worth, Texas. In Watermelon Sugar takes place in a world where life is lived simply and everything is made from watermelon sugar, a substance refined from both the watermelons grown on the commune and Brautigan's considerable imagination. The central character, another of Brautigan's gentle narrators, is the only writer in what seems to be the only settlement left on the planet. In fact, intellectual and artistic pursuits are allowed but not encouraged in the commune called iDEATH. Most of the residents live their lives on a more literal, physical plane: making stew for the gang, turning watermelons into building materials, and constructing transparent underwater tombs. Life at iDEATH moves at a leisurely, idyllic pace.
Who directed In Watermelon Sugar?
In Watermelon Sugar was directed by John Murphy.
Who stars in In Watermelon Sugar?
The principal cast of In Watermelon Sugar includes Leah Buchanan, Jeff Farrell, Adrian Martinez, Carmen Khan, John Murphy.
When was In Watermelon Sugar released and how long is it?
In Watermelon Sugar was released in 1986 with a total runtime of 1h 22m.
Is In Watermelon Sugar based on a book or true story?
In Watermelon Sugar is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Richard Brautigan".