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Einstein on the Beach (2014): Cast

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Einstein on the Beach is a 2014 music drama directed by Robert Wilson and Don Kent, starring Antoine Silverman as Einstein (Solo Violinist), Kate Moran and Charles Williams. It runs 4 hours 25 minutes.

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Einstein on the Beach (2014) movie poster
Released
Runtime
4h 25m (265 min)
Directors
Robert Wilson and Don Kent
Genres
Music , Drama
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Einstein on the Beach About?

The premise of Einstein on the Beach without spoilers.

This avant-garde opera by Philip Glass and Robert Wilson returns to France, the location of its 1976 world premiere at the Avignon Festival. Filmed during a 2014 revival tour and a landmark production at the Théâtre du Châtelet, the work explores the complex relationship between pacifist Albert Einstein and the development of the atomic bomb. Eschewing a traditional narrative, the opera combines music, movement, and visual art to create a unique and thought-provoking experience.

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Cast & crew

Einstein on the Beach Cast & Characters

Antoine Silverman leads the cast as Einstein (Solo Violinist), with Kate Moran as Featured Performer and Charles Williams as Mr. Johnson. Directed by Robert Wilson and Don Kent; 28 actors are credited in all.

From the directors

More from Robert Wilson and Don Kent

More films directed by Robert Wilson and Don Kent, best-rated first: I Declare War, Turandot, Le Petit-Maître Corrigé and Le Misanthrope.

Details

Einstein on the Beach Also Known As

4 alternative titles, including “Einstein en la playa” and “Эйнште́йн на пля́же”.

Also known as
  • Einstein en la playa
  • Эйнште́йн на пля́же
  • Philip Glass: Einstein on the Beach
  • 沙滩上的爱因斯坦

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Einstein on the Beach FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Einstein on the Beach, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Einstein on the Beach?

Einstein on the Beach runs 4 hours 25 minutes (265 minutes).

When was Einstein on the Beach released?

Einstein on the Beach was released on January 7, 2014.

Who directed Einstein on the Beach?

Einstein on the Beach was directed by Robert Wilson and Don Kent.

More films by Robert Wilson

Who is in the cast of Einstein on the Beach?

Einstein on the Beach stars Antoine Silverman as Einstein (Solo Violinist), Kate Moran as Featured Performer and Charles Williams as Mr. Johnson, among 28 credited actors.

Does Einstein on the Beach have a post-credit scene?

No. Einstein on the Beach has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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