The Cabinet of Dr. Ramirez
“The city that never sleeps, still has its share of nightmares.”
Synopsis
Featuring music instead of any dialogue and set in a near Kafkaesque future, this loose remake of The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari follows a bureaucrat whom mysterious Dr. Ramirez and his hideous sidekick want as their latest victim.
Top Cast
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Mikhail Baryshnikov
Cesar
Joan Cusack
Cathy
Peter Gallagher
Matt
Ron Vawter
Dr. Ramirez
Kate Valk
Sue
Werner Klemperer
Fat Man Looking for a Tax Break
Paul Eckstein
Janitor
Lola Pashalinski
Narc
Merlin Santana
Newsboy
Gregory Wallace
Bruce
Humbert Allen Astredo
Man With Red Dodge
Paul Butler
Narc
Jim Clayburgh
Cop #2
Herb Downer
Morgue Attendant
Herbert Duarte
Cop #1’s Son
Henderson Forsythe
Senior Member
Mateo Gómez
Disciple
Richard Habersham
Cathy’s Younger Brother
Release History & Theatrical Window
Cannes Directors' Fortnight
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Peter Sellars
- Screenplay & Story
- Joan Cusack, Mikhail Baryshnikov, Ron Vawter, Peter Sellars, Peter Gallagher
- Original Score
- John Adams
- Original Title
- The Cabinet of Dr. Ramirez
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 51m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Peter Sellars
Joan Cusack, Mikhail Baryshnikov, Ron Vawter, Peter Sellars, Peter Gallagher
John Adams
David Watkin
Robert Estrin
David Lynch, John Rodsett, Rainer Mockert, Eberhart Schelle
Department Leadership Roster
John Adams
Original Music Composer
Peter Sellars
Director
Peter Sellars
Writer
Robert Estrin
Editor
David Watkin
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Cabinet of Dr. Ramirez
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What is The Cabinet of Dr. Ramirez about?
Featuring music instead of any dialogue and set in a near Kafkaesque future, this loose remake of The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari follows a bureaucrat whom mysterious Dr. Ramirez and his hideous sidekick want as their latest victim.
Who directed The Cabinet of Dr. Ramirez?
The Cabinet of Dr. Ramirez was directed by Peter Sellars.
Who stars in The Cabinet of Dr. Ramirez?
The principal cast of The Cabinet of Dr. Ramirez includes Mikhail Baryshnikov, Joan Cusack, Peter Gallagher, Ron Vawter, Kate Valk.
When was The Cabinet of Dr. Ramirez released and how long is it?
The Cabinet of Dr. Ramirez was released in 1991 with a total runtime of 1h 51m.
Who composed the musical score for The Cabinet of Dr. Ramirez?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Cabinet of Dr. Ramirez was composed by John Adams.