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Short romantic drama

Carmen (1985): Cast

Carmen (1985) movie poster

Carmen is a 1985 short romantic drama directed by Alexander Payne, starring Khorshield MacHalle as Carmen, George Woodard and Steve Freedman. It runs 18 minutes.

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Carmen (1985) movie poster
Release year
Runtime
18 min
Director
Alexander Payne
Genres
Romance , Comedy , Drama
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Carmen About?

The premise of Carmen without spoilers.

Carmen marks Alexander Payne’s debut as a filmmaker, created while he attended UCLA Film School. This silent short comedy reimagines the classic opera, placing a mentally challenged gas‑station attendant in charge of the shop. His naive management sparks an unlikely romance that culminates in a bittersweet, tragic‑comic finale.

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Cast & crew

Carmen Cast & Characters

Khorshield MacHalle leads the cast as Carmen, with George Woodard as Boss and Steve Freedman as Terry. Directed by Alexander Payne; 7 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Alexander Payne

More films directed by Alexander Payne, best-rated first: The Holdovers, Sideways, Nebraska and About Schmidt.

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Carmen Also Known As

Also known as “卡门”.

Also known as
  • 卡门

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FAQ

Carmen FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

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

How long is Carmen?

Carmen runs 18 minutes.

When was Carmen released?

Carmen was released in 1985.

Who directed Carmen?

Carmen was directed by Alexander Payne.

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Who is in the cast of Carmen?

Carmen stars Khorshield MacHalle as Carmen, George Woodard as Boss and Steve Freedman as Terry, among 7 credited actors.

Does Carmen have a post-credit scene?

No. Carmen has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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