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Act Without Words I (2001): Cast

Act Without Words I (2001) movie poster

Act Without Words I is a 2001 short film directed by Karel Reisz, starring Sean Foley. It runs 16 minutes.

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Act Without Words I (2001) movie poster
Released
Runtime
16 min
Director
Karel Reisz
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Act Without Words I About?

The premise of Act Without Words I without spoilers.

A hot, thirsty man in the desert is tormented when the things he needs drop from the sky only to disappear again or hover out of his reach.

Act Without Words I Themes & Keywords

· 25 tags
  • irish film directed by czech director
  • british film directed by czech director
  • based on absurd play
  • irish literature on screen
  • literature on screen
  • european literature on screen
  • 20th century literature on screen
  • desert
  • cutting a rope
  • noose
  • attempted suicide
  • slapstick comedy
+13 more
  • clipping one's fingernails
  • fingernail
  • sand
  • whistle
  • scissors
  • climbing a rope
  • rope
  • shade
  • tree
  • palm tree
  • water
  • thirst
  • based on play
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Cast & crew

Act Without Words I Cast

Sean Foley stars in Act Without Words I. Directed by Karel Reisz.

From the director

More from Karel Reisz

More films directed by Karel Reisz, best-rated first: Who'll Stop the Rain, The Gambler, Sweet Dreams and The French Lieutenant's Woman.

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Act Without Words I Also Known As

Also known as “Beckett: Sanaton näytös I”.

Also known as
  • Beckett: Sanaton näytös I

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FAQ

Act Without Words I FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Act Without Words I, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Act Without Words I?

Act Without Words I runs 16 minutes.

When was Act Without Words I released?

Act Without Words I was released on July 14, 2001.

Who directed Act Without Words I?

Act Without Words I was directed by Karel Reisz.

More films by Karel Reisz

Who is in the cast of Act Without Words I?

Act Without Words I stars Sean Foley.

Does Act Without Words I have a post-credit scene?

No. Act Without Words I has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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