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Scotch Tape (1962): Cast

Scotch Tape (1962) movie poster

Scotch Tape is a 1962 short film directed by Jack Smith, starring Ken Jacobs, Jerry Sims and Reese Haire. It runs 3 minutes.

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Scotch Tape (1962) movie poster
Release year
Runtime
3 min
Director
Jack Smith
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Scotch Tape About?

The premise of Scotch Tape without spoilers.

Filmed in 1959, Scotch Tape is Jack Smith’s debut, a romp set to Peter Duchin’s rhumba “Carinhoso.” It follows three young men dancing through wreckage that became Lincoln Center. Smith edited, blending long shots and close‑ups from overhead. The title refers to a strip of Scotch tape that stuck to the camera, visible in the corner of every frame.

Scotch Tape Themes & Keywords

· 3 tags
  • manhattan new york city
  • scotch tape
  • building site
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Cast & crew

Scotch Tape Cast

Ken Jacobs leads the cast, with Jerry Sims and Reese Haire. Directed by Jack Smith.

From the director

More from Jack Smith

More films directed by Jack Smith: No President, Jungle Island, The Yellow Sequence and Normal Love.

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FAQ

Scotch Tape FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

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

How long is Scotch Tape?

Scotch Tape runs 3 minutes.

When was Scotch Tape released?

Scotch Tape was released in 1962.

Who directed Scotch Tape?

Scotch Tape was directed by Jack Smith.

More films by Jack Smith

Who is in the cast of Scotch Tape?

Scotch Tape stars Ken Jacobs, Jerry Sims and Reese Haire.

Does Scotch Tape have a post-credit scene?

No. Scotch Tape has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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