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21-87

April 24, 1963 0h 10m 6.8/10 (27 votes)

Originally released in 1963. 21-87 is a documentary film. directed by Arthur Lipsett. At just 10 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Roman Kroitor

Synopsis

This short film from Arthur Lipsett is an abstract collage of snippets from discarded footage found by Lipsett in the editing room of the National Film Board (where he worked as an animator), combined with his own black and white 16mm footage shot on the streets of Montreal and New York City, among other locations. A commentary on a machine-dominated society, it is often cited as an influence on George Lucas's Star Wars and his conceptualization of "The Force."

Quick Facts

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Release Date April 24, 1963 62 years ago
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Runtime 0h 10m 10 minutes total
User Rating 6.8/10 Good (27 votes)
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Language English Original language
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Country Canada Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN

Production Companies

  • ONF | NFB

Frequently Asked Questions

What is 21-87 about?

This short film from Arthur Lipsett is an abstract collage of snippets from discarded footage found by Lipsett in the editing room of the National Film Board (where he worked as an animator), combi...

Who directed 21-87?

21-87 was directed by Arthur Lipsett.

How long is 21-87?

21-87 has a runtime of 0 hours and 10 minutes (10 minutes total).

When was 21-87 released?

21-87 was released on April 24, 1963 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in 21-87?

The main cast of 21-87 includes Roman Kroitor.