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Four American Composers: Philip Glass (1983): Cast

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Four American Composers: Philip Glass is a 1983 music documentary directed by Peter Greenaway, starring Philip Glass. It runs 51 minutes.

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Four American Composers: Philip Glass (1983) movie poster
Released
Runtime
51 min
Director
Peter Greenaway
Genres
Music , Documentary
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Four American Composers: Philip Glass About?

The premise of Four American Composers: Philip Glass without spoilers.

This British television documentary, directed by Peter Greenaway, captures a 1983 performance by the Philip Glass Ensemble and intersperses it with in‑depth interviews that examine Glass’s minimalist style, his compositional techniques, and the theoretical foundations of his signature sound.

Four American Composers: Philip Glass Themes & Keywords

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Cast & crew

Four American Composers: Philip Glass Cast

Philip Glass stars in Four American Composers: Philip Glass. Directed by Peter Greenaway.

From the director

More from Peter Greenaway

More films directed by Peter Greenaway, best-rated first: Rembrandt's J'Accuse...!, The Cook, the Thief, His Wife & Her Lover, The Pillow Book and Eisenstein in Guanajuato.

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Four American Composers: Philip Glass FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Four American Composers: Philip Glass, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Four American Composers: Philip Glass?

Four American Composers: Philip Glass runs 51 minutes.

When was Four American Composers: Philip Glass released?

Four American Composers: Philip Glass was released on August 3, 1983.

Who directed Four American Composers: Philip Glass?

Four American Composers: Philip Glass was directed by Peter Greenaway.

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Who is in the cast of Four American Composers: Philip Glass?

Four American Composers: Philip Glass stars Philip Glass.

Does Four American Composers: Philip Glass have a post-credit scene?

No. Four American Composers: Philip Glass has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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