Brand X
“The movie for people.”
Synopsis
In 1969, Taylor Mead complained to his friend artist Wynn Chamberlain that Andy Warhol had never paid him for any of the work he had done for him and Wynn said he would make a film especially for Taylor. Inspired by the banality of 1960's television, Chamberlain wrote and directed Brand X, an 87 minute series of faux television shows spoofing the politics and mass media of the day, complete with commercials for Sex, Sweat, Computer Dating and Peanut Butter. BRAND X follows Taylor Mead through a day in a wacky television studio as he portrays an exercise guru, a talk show host, a veteran returning from the American Civil War, a hospital patient in a soap opera, the President of the United States and a televangelist giving the Nightly Sermon. BRAND X satirizes President Nixon, the Vietnam War, sex, drugs, computers, money and race relations.
Top Cast
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Taylor Mead
Viewer / President / Minster / Nurse
Sally Kirkland
Patient / President's Wife
Abbie Hoffman
Policeman (Lawren Order)
Candy Darling
Marlene D-Train
Ultra Violet
Singer
Tally Brown
Talk Show Hostess
Frank Cavestani
Doctor
Susanna Baumgard
Patient
Paul Fagan
Surfer
Jane Holzer
Sam Shepard
John Rainer Long
Pat Paulsen
President
Joe Stevens
Fran Victor
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 18, 1970
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Win Chamberlain
- Screenplay & Story
- Win Chamberlain
- Original Score
- Ken Lauber
- Original Title
- Brand X
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Win Chamberlain
Win Chamberlain
Ken Lauber
John Harnish
Win Chamberlain, Karen Edwards, John Harnish
Win Chamberlain
Department Leadership Roster
Win Chamberlain
Writer
Win Chamberlain
Producer
Ken Lauber
Original Music Composer
John Harnish
Director of Photography
Win Chamberlain
Editor
Karen Edwards
Editor
John Harnish
Editor
Mike Misch
Editor
Win Chamberlain
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Brand X
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Brand X about?
In 1969, Taylor Mead complained to his friend artist Wynn Chamberlain that Andy Warhol had never paid him for any of the work he had done for him and Wynn said he would make a film especially for Taylor. Inspired by the banality of 1960's television, Chamberlain wrote and directed Brand X, an 87 minute series of faux television shows spoofing the politics and mass media of the day, complete with commercials for Sex, Sweat, Computer Dating and Peanut Butter. BRAND X follows Taylor Mead through a day in a wacky television studio as he portrays an exercise guru, a talk show host, a veteran returning from the American Civil War, a hospital patient in a soap opera, the President of the United States and a televangelist giving the Nightly Sermon. BRAND X satirizes President Nixon, the Vietnam War, sex, drugs, computers, money and race relations.
Who directed Brand X?
Brand X was directed by Win Chamberlain.
Who stars in Brand X?
The principal cast of Brand X includes Taylor Mead, Sally Kirkland, Abbie Hoffman, Candy Darling, Ultra Violet.
When was Brand X released and how long is it?
Brand X was released in 1970 with a total runtime of 1h 27m.
Who composed the musical score for Brand X?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Brand X was composed by Ken Lauber.