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7.0 / 10(3 votes)IMDb19841h 43mUnited Kingdom

The Case of Marcel Duchamp

Synopsis

A witty, feature-length drama-documentary in which Marcel Duchamp, who once compared his own mind to that of a master criminal, is investigated by Sherlock Holmes. Holmes comes out of retirement, and with the assistance of Dr. Watson, proceeds to delve into the mystery of Duchamp’s major work, the once-notorious Large Glass (The Bride Stripped Bare by the Bachelors, even) 1915-23.

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
David Rowan
Screenplay & Story
David Rowan
Original Title
The Case of Marcel Duchamp
Country of Origin
United Kingdom
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
1h 43m
Production Studios
Arbor Films, Arts Council of Great Britain

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

David Rowan

Screenplay & Story

David Rowan

Director of Photography

Walter Lassally, David Rowan, Peter Harvey

Film Editing

Larry Sider, David Rowan

Producers

Margaret Williams, Rodney Wilson

Department Leadership Roster

David Rowan

Screenplay

David Rowan

Director

Margaret Williams

Producer

Walter Lassally

Walter Lassally

Director of Photography

Larry Sider

Editor

David Rowan

Editor

Doreen Watkinson

Costume Design

Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Case of Marcel Duchamp.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Case of Marcel Duchamp

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is The Case of Marcel Duchamp about?

A witty, feature-length drama-documentary in which Marcel Duchamp, who once compared his own mind to that of a master criminal, is investigated by Sherlock Holmes. Holmes comes out of retirement, and with the assistance of Dr. Watson, proceeds to delve into the mystery of Duchamp’s major work, the once-notorious Large Glass (The Bride Stripped Bare by the Bachelors, even) 1915-23.

Who directed The Case of Marcel Duchamp?

The Case of Marcel Duchamp was directed by David Rowan.

Who stars in The Case of Marcel Duchamp?

The principal cast of The Case of Marcel Duchamp includes Guy Rolfe, Raymond Francis, Juliet Hammond-Hill, Jeff Rawle, Bernard Kay.

When was The Case of Marcel Duchamp released and how long is it?

The Case of Marcel Duchamp was released in 1984 with a total runtime of 1h 43m.