Vortex
Synopsis
A film noirish atmosphere is created to show detective Lunch (a popular underground musician and poet) plow her way through the plans of a corporate businessman who seeks government defense contracts through real "corporate wars" and the manipulation of politicians.
Top Cast
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James Russo
Anthony Demmer
Lydia Lunch
Angel Powers
William Rice
Frederick Fields
Ann Magnuson
Pamela Fleming
Brent Collins
Peter
Bill Corsair
John Allen
Tom Webber
Ron Gavers
Haoui Montaug
Harry
Richard France
Therapist
Chris Strang
Tarman
Richard Prince
Vito
Gideon Horowitz
Doctor
David Kennedy
Congressman White
Kristof Kolhofer
Doctor
Dani Johnson
Patient / Teletypist
Bill Landis
Patient
Andy Whyland
Patient
Kai Eric
Bodyguard
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 1, 1982
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Scott B, Beth B
- Screenplay & Story
- Scott B, Beth B
- Original Score
- Adele Bertei, Richard Edson, Lydia Lunch, Scott B
- Original Title
- Vortex
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Young Filmmaker/Video Art, Collaborative Projects (Colab), Human Arts Association, The New York State Council of the Arts, The National Endowment for the Arts
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Scott B, Beth B
Scott B, Beth B
Adele Bertei, Richard Edson, Lydia Lunch, Scott B
Steven Fierberg
Scott B
Vittoria Tarlow, Jonathan Auerbach, Scott B
Department Leadership Roster
Scott B
Director
Beth B
Director
Scott B
Writer
Beth B
Writer
Scott B
Editor
Vittoria Tarlow
Producer
Jonathan Auerbach
Producer
Scott B
Producer
Steven Fierberg
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Vortex.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Vortex
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Vortex about?
A film noirish atmosphere is created to show detective Lunch (a popular underground musician and poet) plow her way through the plans of a corporate businessman who seeks government defense contracts through real "corporate wars" and the manipulation of politicians.
Who directed Vortex?
Vortex was directed by Scott B, Beth B.
Who stars in Vortex?
The principal cast of Vortex includes James Russo, Lydia Lunch, William Rice, Ann Magnuson, Brent Collins.
When was Vortex released and how long is it?
Vortex was released in 1982 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for Vortex?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Vortex was composed by Adele Bertei, Richard Edson, Lydia Lunch, Scott B.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Vortex?
Vortex holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).