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I like America and America likes Me (1974): Cast

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I like America and America likes Me is a 1974 short film directed by Helmut Wietz, starring Joseph Beuys. It runs 40 minutes.

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I like America and America likes Me (1974) movie poster
Released
Runtime
40 min
Director
Helmut Wietz
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is I like America and America likes Me About?

The premise of I like America and America likes Me without spoilers.

In May 1974, artist Joseph Beuys flew to New York and was transported by ambulance to the René Block Gallery at 409 West Broadway, the setting for his performance. Wrapped in felt, he lay on the stretcher for eight hours each day over three days, sharing the space with a coyote. The animal’s presence added a primal element to the durational work.

I like America and America likes Me Themes & Keywords

· 10 tags
  • new york city
  • performance
  • performance art
  • man acting like an animal
  • fluxus
  • avant garde
  • art gallery
  • man imitating an animal
  • german artist
  • coyote
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Cast & crew

I like America and America likes Me Cast

Joseph Beuys stars in I like America and America likes Me. Directed by Helmut Wietz.

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One more film directed by Helmut Wietz: Berlin 10. 11. 74 - 28. 1. 75: Exercises in 9 Pieces.

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I like America and America likes Me FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of I like America and America likes Me, each answered in a sentence.

How long is I like America and America likes Me?

I like America and America likes Me runs 40 minutes.

When was I like America and America likes Me released?

I like America and America likes Me was released on August 19, 1974.

Who directed I like America and America likes Me?

I like America and America likes Me was directed by Helmut Wietz.

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Who is in the cast of I like America and America likes Me?

I like America and America likes Me stars Joseph Beuys.

Does I like America and America likes Me have a post-credit scene?

No. I like America and America likes Me has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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