1988: The Remake
Synopsis
When a San Francisco librarian decided to produce a filmed remake of the Jerome Kern, Oscar Hammerstein musical Show Boat, a large number of actors and aspiring performers auditioned. The auditions, which included performances by nudists, tap-dancing nuns, and turtles were later televised, and this film includes that footage as well as interviews with the performers.
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January 1, 1977
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Rick Schmidt
- Screenplay & Story
- Rick Schmidt, Henry Bean, Bill Farley, Nicholas Kazan
- Original Title
- 1988: The Remake
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Rick Schmidt
Rick Schmidt, Henry Bean, Bill Farley, Nicholas Kazan
Department Leadership Roster
Rick Schmidt
Director
Rick Schmidt
Writer
Henry Bean
Writer
Bill Farley
Writer
Nicholas Kazan
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About 1988: The Remake
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What is 1988: The Remake about?
When a San Francisco librarian decided to produce a filmed remake of the Jerome Kern, Oscar Hammerstein musical Show Boat, a large number of actors and aspiring performers auditioned. The auditions, which included performances by nudists, tap-dancing nuns, and turtles were later televised, and this film includes that footage as well as interviews with the performers.
Who directed 1988: The Remake?
1988: The Remake was directed by Rick Schmidt.
Who stars in 1988: The Remake?
The principal cast of 1988: The Remake includes Ed Nylund, Dick Richardson, Carolyn Zaremba.
When was 1988: The Remake released and how long is it?
1988: The Remake was released in 1977 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for 1988: The Remake?
1988: The Remake holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).