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DecentGoodWatch scoreSummary
A performance piece written by Sam Shepard, enacted by Joseph Chaikin and directed by Shirley Clarke, a dying man reflects on his life while delivering his own last rites.
Good for
- Thought-provoking
- Adults
- Solo watch
Skip it if
- You need an uplifting mood
Where to watch
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At a glance
Critics vs audiences
Only audience scores so far
Audiences 53GoodWatch 57
IMDb5.3
Reach
Streams in 2 countries
Released
1982
August 10, 1982
44 years ago
Genre
DramaLanguage
English
Original language
Made in
- United States
Rated
No age rating yet.
What's in it
- ViolenceMild
- Gore, disturbing imagesMild
- Frightening scenesMild
- Sex, nudityLittle or none
- Dark themesStrong
In white: what the content advisories name. Levels from the title analysis.
Viewing guide
AdultsSolo WatchThought-ProvokingNot listed for kids or family movie night.
Directing · 1
- Shirley Clarke Director, Editor
Writing · 1
- Sam Shepard Writer, Music
Editing · 1
- Steven E. Browne Editor
Art · 1
- Chrisitina Weppner Art Direction
Costume & Make-Up · 1
- Mary Brecht Costume Design
Lighting · 1
- Alan Adelman Lighting Design
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