Catastrophe
Synopsis
An autocratic Director (Harold Pinter) and his Assistant (Rebecca Pidgeon) put the final touches to the last scene of some kind of dramatic presentation, which consists entirely of a man (John Gielgud) standing still onstage.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Barbican
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- David Mamet
- Screenplay & Story
- Samuel Beckett
- Original Title
- Catastrophe
- Country of Origin
- Ireland, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 6m
- Production Studios
- Tyrone Productions, Blue Angels Films, BBC, Film4 Productions, RTÉ
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
David Mamet
Samuel Beckett
Seamus Deasy
Barbara Tulliver
Joe Mulholland, Alan Moloney, Joan Egan Foglia, Rod Stoneman, Michael Colgan
Department Leadership Roster
Alan Moloney
Producer
Samuel Beckett
Writer
Barbara Tulliver
Editor
Consolata Boyle
Costume Design
Clodagh Conroy
Production Design
Seamus Deasy
Director of Photography
David Mamet
Director
Michael Colgan
Producer
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Beckett on Film (2000) project
Titles from and related to the "Beckett on Film" (2000) project: '19 Films X 19 Directors'. +documentary: "Check the Gate: Putting Beckett on Film". +US broadcast series (featuring 8 of the films): "Stage on Screen: Beckett on Film". ______________________________________________________________________ Forums, for all links+info: [link here](https://images4.imagebam.com/20/dc/0d/ME1CEVOC_o.jpg) (or see link in title comment "Catastrophe")
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Frequently Asked Questions About Catastrophe
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Catastrophe about?
An autocratic Director (Harold Pinter) and his Assistant (Rebecca Pidgeon) put the final touches to the last scene of some kind of dramatic presentation, which consists entirely of a man (John Gielgud) standing still onstage.
Who directed Catastrophe?
Catastrophe was directed by David Mamet.
Who stars in Catastrophe?
The principal cast of Catastrophe includes John Gielgud, Rebecca Pidgeon, Harold Pinter.
When was Catastrophe released and how long is it?
Catastrophe was released in 2001 with a total runtime of 6m.