Variety
“Christine watches men watch women”
Synopsis
A young woman becomes obsessed with pornography and the mysterious rich patrons of the Times Square porn theater where she works selling tickets.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Official UK 2K Re-Release TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2023-07-27
Top Cast
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Sandy McLeod
Christine
Richard M. Davidson
Louie
Luis Guzmán
Jose
Will Patton
Mark
Nan Goldin
Nan
Mark Boone Junior
Business Manager / Porn Customer
Cookie Mueller
Woman in Bar
Suzanne Fletcher
Woman in Bar
Spalding Gray
Voice on answering machine (voice)
Peter Rizzo
Driver
Lee Tucker
Projectionist
Norma Rodriguez
Woman in Bar
Sally Rodwell
Woman in Bar
Peyton Smith
Woman in Bar
April Andres
Woman in Bar
Peyton Green
Woman in Bar
Norma Angelica Rodriguez
Woman in Bar
Sally Rodwell
Mother (voice)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Toronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
March 8, 1985
Wide Cinema Exhibition
September 29, 2020
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Bette Gordon
- Screenplay & Story
- Jerry Delamater, Peter Koper, Kathy Acker
- Original Score
- John Lurie
- Original Title
- Variety
- Country of Origin
- Germany, United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
- Production Studios
- ZDF, Channel Four Films, Variety Motion Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bette Gordon
Jerry Delamater, Peter Koper, Kathy Acker, Bette Gordon
John Lurie
Tom DiCillo, John Foster, Bette Gordon
Ila von Hasperg
Renée Shafransky
Department Leadership Roster
Bette Gordon
Director
Renée Shafransky
Producer
John Lurie
Original Music Composer
Tom DiCillo
Director of Photography
John Foster
Director of Photography
Ila von Hasperg
Editor
Jerry Delamater
Screenplay
Peter Koper
Screenplay
Kathy Acker
Screenplay
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
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Variety
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Variety about?
A young woman becomes obsessed with pornography and the mysterious rich patrons of the Times Square porn theater where she works selling tickets.
Who directed Variety?
Variety was directed by Bette Gordon.
Who stars in Variety?
The principal cast of Variety includes Sandy McLeod, Richard M. Davidson, Luis Guzmán, Will Patton, Nan Goldin.
When was Variety released and how long is it?
Variety was released in 1985 with a total runtime of 1h 41m.
Who composed the musical score for Variety?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Variety was composed by John Lurie.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Variety?
Variety holds official age classifications: FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).