Hail Bop! A Portrait of John Adams
Synopsis
Shot over the course of a year, this intimate portrait of provocative composer John Adams presents scenes of the artist at work and at play against the backdrop of dramatic American landscapes that reflect the themes of his music. Though he has a number of credits to his name, Adams is best known for his unconventional opera "Nixon in China," which explores the former U.S. president's meeting with Mao Zedong in 1972.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 2006
Wide Cinema Exhibition
March 11, 2011
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tony Palmer
- Screenplay & Story
- Tony Palmer
- Original Title
- Hail Bop! A Portrait of John Adams
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Production Studios
- NVC Arts, LWT, Claverdon Films Ltd, NPS, WDR, Ovation Entertainment Limited, RAI
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tony Palmer
Tony Palmer
Department Leadership Roster
Tony Palmer
Director
Tony Palmer
Writer
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What is Hail Bop! A Portrait of John Adams about?
Shot over the course of a year, this intimate portrait of provocative composer John Adams presents scenes of the artist at work and at play against the backdrop of dramatic American landscapes that reflect the themes of his music. Though he has a number of credits to his name, Adams is best known for his unconventional opera "Nixon in China," which explores the former U.S. president's meeting with Mao Zedong in 1972.
Who directed Hail Bop! A Portrait of John Adams?
Hail Bop! A Portrait of John Adams was directed by Tony Palmer.
Who stars in Hail Bop! A Portrait of John Adams?
The principal cast of Hail Bop! A Portrait of John Adams includes John Adams, Peter Sellars, Alice Goodman, Emanuel Ax.
When was Hail Bop! A Portrait of John Adams released and how long is it?
Hail Bop! A Portrait of John Adams was released in 2006 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.