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American Obsessions (1983): Cast

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American Obsessions is a 1983 film directed by Richard Kern, starring David Wojnarowicz.

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American Obsessions (1983) movie poster
Release year
Director
Richard Kern
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is American Obsessions About?

The premise of American Obsessions without spoilers.

In a 1983 short film directed by Richard Kern, David Wojnarowicz engages with plaster heads from his Metamorphosis sculpture series, creating a stark visual dialogue. Kern later collaborated with Wojnarowicz on two more projects: the 1984 piece Stray Dogs, drawn from his Manhattan Love Suicides series, and the 1985 work You Killed Me First.

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Cast & crew

American Obsessions Cast

David Wojnarowicz stars in American Obsessions. Directed by Richard Kern.

From the director

More from Richard Kern

More films directed by Richard Kern: F.F.P., The Girl Who Followed Marple, The Sewing Circle and Horoscope.

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FAQ

American Obsessions FAQ: Cast, Release Date & Director

Release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of American Obsessions, each answered in a sentence.

When was American Obsessions released?

American Obsessions was released in 1983.

Who directed American Obsessions?

American Obsessions was directed by Richard Kern.

More films by Richard Kern

Who is in the cast of American Obsessions?

American Obsessions stars David Wojnarowicz.

Does American Obsessions have a post-credit scene?

No. American Obsessions has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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