The Apple
“The Power of Rock... In 1994”
Synopsis
In a pseudo-futuristic 1994, a square couple enter the corrupt world of the music industry, and subsequently a maze of drugs, sex, and temptation.
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Quentin Tarantino on The Apple
Type: Featurette • Published 2026-09-17
Top Cast
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Catherine Mary Stewart
Bibi
George Gilmour
Alphie
Grace Kennedy
Pandi
Allan Love
Dandi
Joss Ackland
Mr. Topps / Hippie Leader
Vladek Sheybal
Boogalow
Ray Shell
Shake
Miriam Margolyes
Landlady
Derek Deadman
Bulldog
Michael Logan
James Clark
George S. Clinton
Joe Pittman
Francesca Poston
Vampire
Leslie Meadows
Ashley / Dancer
Günther Notthoff
Fatdog
Clem Davies
Clark James
Kobi Recht
Jean Louis
Iris Recht
Dominique
Richard Pettyfer
Dancer
Release History & Theatrical Window
Montreal World Film Festival (exact date unknown)
Festival / Special Debut
November 21, 1980
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$10M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Menahem Golan
- Screenplay & Story
- Menahem Golan
- Original Score
- George S. Clinton, Allan Love
- Original Title
- The Apple
- Country of Origin
- Germany, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Production Budget
- $10M
- Production Studios
- The Cannon Group, Golan-Globus Productions, NF Geria II Filmgesellschaft m.b.H.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Menahem Golan
Menahem Golan, Kobi Recht, Iris Recht
George S. Clinton, Allan Love
David Gurfinkel
Alain Jakubowicz
Yoram Globus, Menahem Golan
Department Leadership Roster
Yoram Globus
Producer
Menahem Golan
Director
Menahem Golan
Producer
David Gurfinkel
Director of Photography
Menahem Golan
Screenplay
Alain Jakubowicz
Editor
Ingrid Zoré
Costume Design
George S. Clinton
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Apple
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Apple about?
In a pseudo-futuristic 1994, a square couple enter the corrupt world of the music industry, and subsequently a maze of drugs, sex, and temptation.
Who directed The Apple?
The Apple was directed by Menahem Golan.
Who stars in The Apple?
The principal cast of The Apple includes Catherine Mary Stewart, George Gilmour, Grace Kennedy, Allan Love, Joss Ackland.
When was The Apple released and how long is it?
The Apple was released in 1980 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.
Who composed the musical score for The Apple?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Apple was composed by George S. Clinton, Allan Love.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Apple?
The Apple holds official age classifications: CA: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).