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Hedwig and the Angry Inch (1998): Cast

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Hedwig and the Angry Inch is a 1998 music film directed by Peter Askin, starring John Cameron Mitchell as Hedwig Robinson/Tommy Gnosis, Miriam Shor and Stephen Trask. It runs 1 hour 45 minutes.

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Hedwig and the Angry Inch (1998) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 45m (105 min)
Director
Peter Askin
Genre
Music
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Hedwig and the Angry Inch About?

The premise of Hedwig and the Angry Inch without spoilers.

A neo‑glam post‑punk rock musical follows gender‑queer singer Hedwig Robinson as she trails superstar Tommy Gnosis’s tour. Between songs Hedwig opens a door onstage to hear Gnosis’s adjoining concert. Gnosis is rebuilding his career after a drug‑fueled crash into a school bus and a scandalous encounter with Hedwig, which she now uses to tell her own story.

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Cast & crew

Hedwig and the Angry Inch Cast & Characters

John Cameron Mitchell leads the cast as Hedwig Robinson/Tommy Gnosis, with Miriam Shor as Yitzhak and Stephen Trask. Directed by Peter Askin.

From the director

More from Peter Askin

More films directed by Peter Askin, best-rated first: Trumbo, Certainty, Company Man and Stephen King’s A Good Marriage.

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Hedwig and the Angry Inch FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Hedwig and the Angry Inch, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Hedwig and the Angry Inch?

Hedwig and the Angry Inch runs 1 hour 45 minutes (105 minutes).

When was Hedwig and the Angry Inch released?

Hedwig and the Angry Inch was released on February 14, 1998.

Who directed Hedwig and the Angry Inch?

Hedwig and the Angry Inch was directed by Peter Askin.

More films by Peter Askin

Who is in the cast of Hedwig and the Angry Inch?

Hedwig and the Angry Inch stars John Cameron Mitchell as Hedwig Robinson/Tommy Gnosis, Miriam Shor as Yitzhak and Stephen Trask.

Does Hedwig and the Angry Inch have a post-credit scene?

No. Hedwig and the Angry Inch has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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