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Short animated film

Palmistry (1974): Cast

Palmistry (1974) movie poster

Palmistry is a 1974 short animated film directed by Maria Lassnig, starring George Heyward and Dona Craig. It runs 10 minutes.

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Palmistry (1974) movie poster
Release year
Runtime
10 min
Director
Maria Lassnig
Genre
Animation
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Palmistry About?

The premise of Palmistry without spoilers.

A plus‑size young woman sings defiantly about refusing to lose weight just to please men, while she and her lover share their first intimate encounter at a fortune‑teller’s booth. The film juxtaposes dubious scientific claims with irrational superstition, exposing the clash of false rationality and mystic belief.

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Cast & crew

Palmistry Cast

George Heyward leads the cast, with Dona Craig. Directed by Maria Lassnig.

From the director

More from Maria Lassnig

More films directed by Maria Lassnig: Godfather I and Baroque Statues.

Full filmography

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FAQ

Palmistry FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

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

How long is Palmistry?

Palmistry runs 10 minutes.

When was Palmistry released?

Palmistry was released in 1974.

Who directed Palmistry?

Palmistry was directed by Maria Lassnig.

More films by Maria Lassnig

Who is in the cast of Palmistry?

Palmistry stars George Heyward and Dona Craig.

Does Palmistry have a post-credit scene?

No. Palmistry has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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