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Guns of the Trees (1961): Cast

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Guns of the Trees is a 1961 drama directed by Jonas Mekas, starring Frances Stillman as Barbara, George Maciunas and Barbara Tucker. It runs 1 hour 25 minutes.

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Guns of the Trees (1961) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 25m (85 min)
Director
Jonas Mekas
Genre
Drama
Original language
English
Studio
NACG
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Guns of the Trees About?

The premise of Guns of the Trees without spoilers.

When a poet's fierce outcry rings out, it compels listeners to face the precariousness of their own existence. Barbara, a deeply depressed woman on the brink of suicide, meets a stranger in a church. Along with a caring married couple, they work to convince her that life still holds meaning.

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Cast & crew

Guns of the Trees Cast & Characters

Frances Stillman leads the cast as Barbara, with George Maciunas as Man with Theorbo and Barbara Tucker as Woman with Child. Directed by Jonas Mekas; 13 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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Guns of the Trees Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Guns of the Trees.

Jonas Mekas - Guns of the Trees (trailer)
Cars

Cars in Guns of the Trees

14 cars on screen, including the 1956 Mercedes-Benz 220 S W180.011 and the 1951 Ford De Luxe.

All 14 cars
  • 1956 Mercedes-Benz 220 S W180.011 in Guns of the Trees 1956 Mercedes-Benz 220 S W180.011 Important role
  • 1951 Ford De Luxe in Guns of the Trees 1951 Ford De Luxe Minor role
  • unknown in Guns of the Trees unknown Minor role
  • 1956 Buick Roadmaster in Guns of the Trees 1956 Buick Roadmaster Background role

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Guns of the Trees FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

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

How long is Guns of the Trees?

Guns of the Trees runs 1 hour 25 minutes (85 minutes).

When was Guns of the Trees released?

Guns of the Trees was released on February 28, 1961.

Who directed Guns of the Trees?

Guns of the Trees was directed by Jonas Mekas.

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Who is in the cast of Guns of the Trees?

Guns of the Trees stars Frances Stillman as Barbara, George Maciunas as Man with Theorbo and Barbara Tucker as Woman with Child, among 13 credited actors.

Does Guns of the Trees have a post-credit scene?

No. Guns of the Trees has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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