The Great Performance
Synopsis
A short film by Alexander Cassini where the ordinary and mundane actions of a performer are interpreted as flamboyant and bizarre to an audience of clowns.
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The Great Performance
Type: Featurette • Published 2025-04-15
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 1983
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alexander Cassini
- Screenplay & Story
- Alexander Cassini
- Original Score
- Tom Boras
- Original Title
- The Great Performance
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 5m
- Production Studios
- Alexander Cassini Productions, New York, N.Y., Independent Cinema Artists & Producers (ICAP) (Distributor)
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alexander Cassini
Alexander Cassini
Tom Boras
Steven Fierberg
Stan Salfas
Alexander Cassini
Department Leadership Roster
Alexander Cassini
Director
Alexander Cassini
Writer
Steven Fierberg
Director of Photography
Stan Salfas
Editor
Alexander Cassini
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Great Performance
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What is The Great Performance about?
A short film by Alexander Cassini where the ordinary and mundane actions of a performer are interpreted as flamboyant and bizarre to an audience of clowns.
Who directed The Great Performance?
The Great Performance was directed by Alexander Cassini.
Who stars in The Great Performance?
The principal cast of The Great Performance includes Mark Arnott, Maureen Teefy.
When was The Great Performance released and how long is it?
The Great Performance was released in 1983 with a total runtime of 5m.
Who composed the musical score for The Great Performance?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Great Performance was composed by Tom Boras.