What Is It?
Synopsis
The adventures of a young man whose principle interests are snails, salt, a pipe, and how to get home. As tormented by a hubristic, racist inner psyche.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Michael Bleviss
The Young Man
Carlos Richardson
The Young Man's Alter Ego
Lisa Fusco
The Young Man's Fantasy Girl
Crispin Glover
Dueling Demi-God Auteur / The Young Man's Inner Psyche and Id
Steven C. Stewart
Dueling Demi-God Auteur / The Young Man's Uber Ego
John Insinna
The Young Man's Outer Sanctum Friend / Inner Sanctum's Choked Victim
Kelly Swiderski
Inner Sanctum Concubine / Outer Sanctum Snail Collector
Robin Adams
Inner Sanctum Concubine / Outer Sanctum Girl Who Recognizes Burning
Adam Parfrey
The Minstrel
Rickey Wittman
The Minstrel's Nemesis
Lynn Conley
The Minstrel's Concubine / Mocking Tormentor / Ultimate Outer Sanctum Victor
Cheryl Brown
Outer Sanctum Mocking Tormentor / Walkie-Talkie Grabbing Woman That Cries Later
Tom Carroll
Grave Digger / Mocking Tormentor
Eric Yates
Inner Sanctum Puppet Show Audience Member / Outer Sanctum Victim / Inner Sanctum Victim
Fairuza Balk
Screaming Snail / Insect / Monkey Girl (voice)
Zoreena Dreams
Monkey Woman
Karin Odell
Monkey Woman
Muffy
Monkey Woman
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 27, 2005
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Crispin Glover
- Screenplay & Story
- Crispin Glover
- Original Title
- What Is It?
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 12m
- Production Studios
- Volcanic Eruptions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Crispin Glover
Crispin Glover
Wyatt Troll, Crispin Glover, Scott Henriksen, Scott Peterson, Billy Bob Williams
Crispin Glover
Crispin Glover, Cassian Elwes, Matt Devlen, Mike Foley, Michael Pallagi
Department Leadership Roster
Crispin Glover
Writer
Crispin Glover
Producer
Crispin Glover
Director
Crispin Glover
Editor
Wyatt Troll
Director of Photography
Matt Devlen
Producer
Michael Pallagi
Producer
Ryan Page
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NC-17: Adults Only — No one 17 and under admitted.
International Certification Matrix
Adults Only — No one 17 and under admitted.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for What Is It?.
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Frequently Asked Questions About What Is It?
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What is What Is It? about?
The adventures of a young man whose principle interests are snails, salt, a pipe, and how to get home. As tormented by a hubristic, racist inner psyche.
Who directed What Is It??
What Is It? was directed by Crispin Glover.
Who stars in What Is It??
The principal cast of What Is It? includes Michael Bleviss, Carlos Richardson, Lisa Fusco, Crispin Glover, Steven C. Stewart.
When was What Is It? released and how long is it?
What Is It? was released in 2005 with a total runtime of 1h 12m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for What Is It??
What Is It? holds official age classifications: US: NC-17 (Adults Only — No one 17 and under admitted.).