Parable (1964): Cast
Parable is a 1964 short fantasy drama directed by Rolf Forsberg and Tom Rook, starring Gordon Oarsheim as Magnus, Saeed Jaffrey and Madhur Jaffrey. It runs 24 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 24 min
- Directors
- Rolf Forsberg and Tom Rook
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Parable About?
The premise of Parable without spoilers.
In a itinerant circus where every performer carries personal burdens, the puppeteer Magnus treats his troupe as literal marionettes, manipulating them with rigid control. The arrival of a compassionate clown shifts the atmosphere, offering kindness that begins to free the weary artists from their troubles.
Parable Themes & Keywords
· 7 tags- national film registry
- christ allegory
- clown
- circus
- independent film
- religion
- devil
Parable Cast & Characters
Gordon Oarsheim leads the cast as Magnus, with Saeed Jaffrey as Circus Worker and Madhur Jaffrey as The Magician's Assistant. Directed by Rolf Forsberg and Tom Rook; 6 actors are credited in all.
- Co-director Rolf Forsberg
- Co-director Tom Rook
- Gordon Oarsheim as Magnus
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Saeed Jaffrey as Circus Worker - Madhur Jaffrey as The Magician's Assistant
- Tom Erhart as Punch
Also Starring in Parable
· 2 more- Clarence Mitchell The Clown
- Jack Gwynne
Seen Parable?
Movies Like Parable
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus, The Clown and the Kids and What a Circus!.
Parable FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Parable, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Parable?
Parable runs 24 minutes.
When was Parable released?
Parable was released on August 31, 1964.
Who directed Parable?
Parable was directed by Rolf Forsberg and Tom Rook.
More films by Rolf Forsberg Who is in the cast of Parable?
Parable stars Gordon Oarsheim as Magnus, Saeed Jaffrey as Circus Worker and Madhur Jaffrey as The Magician's Assistant, among 6 credited actors.
Does Parable have a post-credit scene?
No. Parable has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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