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Birth of a Nation (1997): Cast

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Birth of a Nation is a 1997 documentary directed by Jonas Mekas, starring Andy Warhol, Allen Ginsberg and Anna Karina. It runs 1 hour 25 minutes.

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Birth of a Nation (1997) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 25m (85 min)
Director
Jonas Mekas
Genre
Documentary
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Birth of a Nation About?

The premise of Birth of a Nation without spoilers.

Filmmaker Jonas Mekas films 160 underground film people over four decades.

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Cast & crew

Birth of a Nation Cast

Andy Warhol leads the cast, with Allen Ginsberg and Anna Karina. Directed by Jonas Mekas; 60 actors are credited in all.

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More from Jonas Mekas

More films directed by Jonas Mekas: Halloween 1990, To Barbara Rubin with Love, Brakhage Crosses Central Park and Warhol and Maciunas.

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Birth of a Nation Also Known As

Also known as “一个国家的诞生”.

Also known as
  • 一个国家的诞生

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FAQ

Birth of a Nation FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Birth of a Nation, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Birth of a Nation?

Birth of a Nation runs 1 hour 25 minutes (85 minutes).

When was Birth of a Nation released?

Birth of a Nation was released on August 6, 1997.

Who directed Birth of a Nation?

Birth of a Nation was directed by Jonas Mekas.

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Who is in the cast of Birth of a Nation?

Birth of a Nation stars Andy Warhol, Allen Ginsberg and Anna Karina, among 60 credited actors.

Does Birth of a Nation have a post-credit scene?

No. Birth of a Nation has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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