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Mr. Tompkins Inside Himself (1962): Cast

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Mr. Tompkins Inside Himself is a 1962 comedy directed by Stan Brakhage, starring Don Weygandt as Mr. Tompkins, Aldine Weygant and Robert Benson. It runs 42 minutes.

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Mr. Tompkins Inside Himself (1962) movie poster
Release year
Runtime
42 min
Director
Stan Brakhage
Genre
Comedy
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Mr. Tompkins Inside Himself About?

The premise of Mr. Tompkins Inside Himself without spoilers.

In the animated short “Mr. Tompkins Learns the Facts of Life,” the fictional physicist is taken on a vivid, dream‑like tour of his own circulatory system by his creator, the scientist‑author George Gamow, to discover how the body works. The film “Mr. Tompkins Inside Himself,” directed by Professor Igor Gamow and avant‑garde filmmaker Stan Brakhage, adapts Gamow’s book and opens with an introduction spoken by Gamow himself.

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Cast & crew

Mr. Tompkins Inside Himself Cast & Characters

Don Weygandt leads the cast as Mr. Tompkins, with Aldine Weygant as Mrs. Tompkins and Robert Benson as Dr. Streets. Directed by Stan Brakhage; 4 actors are credited in all.

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More from Stan Brakhage

More films directed by Stan Brakhage: Faustfilm: An Opera, Jane, Thot-Fal’N and Hymn to Her.

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Mr. Tompkins Inside Himself Also Known As

Also known as “汤普金斯先生内心深处”.

Also known as
  • 汤普金斯先生内心深处

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Mr. Tompkins Inside Himself FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Mr. Tompkins Inside Himself, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Mr. Tompkins Inside Himself?

Mr. Tompkins Inside Himself runs 42 minutes.

When was Mr. Tompkins Inside Himself released?

Mr. Tompkins Inside Himself was released in 1962.

Who directed Mr. Tompkins Inside Himself?

Mr. Tompkins Inside Himself was directed by Stan Brakhage.

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Who is in the cast of Mr. Tompkins Inside Himself?

Mr. Tompkins Inside Himself stars Don Weygandt as Mr. Tompkins, Aldine Weygant as Mrs. Tompkins and Robert Benson as Dr. Streets, among 4 credited actors.

Does Mr. Tompkins Inside Himself have a post-credit scene?

No. Mr. Tompkins Inside Himself has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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