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Fantasy drama

Steambath (1973): Cast

Steambath (1973) movie poster

Steambath is a 1973 fantasy drama directed by Burt Brinckerhoff, starring Bill Bixby as Tandy, Kenneth Mars and Valerie Perrine. It runs 1 hour 30 minutes.

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Steambath (1973) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 30m (90 min)
Genres
Drama , Fantasy
Original language
English
Studio
PBS
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Steambath About?

The premise of Steambath without spoilers.

Tandy, Merideth and a group of strangers awaken in a steambath with no obvious exit. They soon realize the steambath serves as an after‑life lounge where indifferent souls tell their stories to a God who works as the attendant collecting towels. The surreal setting forces each character to confront their past and seek meaning.

Steambath Themes & Keywords

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  • soliloquy
  • female nudity
  • reference to ann rutherford
  • reference to veronica lake
  • female star appears nude
  • computer
  • man wrapped in a towel
  • camera shot of feet
  • side boob
  • reading a newspaper
  • blt sandwich
  • unemployed
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  • reference to dick cavett
  • male star appears shirtless
  • mysterious man
  • female bare back
  • bare chested male
  • flashing red light
  • musical number
  • reference to kentucky fried chicken
  • tighty whities
  • locked in
  • shower scene
  • reference to newsweek
  • reference to bloomingdale's department store
  • reference to joan of arc
  • reference to 'chitty chitty bang bang' 1968
  • female full rear nudity
  • divorced man
  • flip flops
  • reference to mounds candy bar
  • reference to all in the family
  • reference to raymond burr
  • death
  • reference to raisinettes
  • boxer shorts
  • gay slur
  • padlock
  • life after death
  • woman taking a shower
  • woman wrapped in a towel
  • card trick
  • blonde woman
  • nude woman in a shower
  • reference to the ed sullivan show
  • nudity
  • stock ticker
  • brief rear male nudity
  • reference to charlemagne
  • woman in a shower
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Cast & crew

Steambath Cast & Characters

Bill Bixby leads the cast as Tandy, with Kenneth Mars as Broker and Valerie Perrine as Meredith. Directed by Burt Brinckerhoff; 12 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Burt Brinckerhoff

More films directed by Burt Brinckerhoff: It Nearly Wasn’t Christmas, ALF’s Special Christmas, Born to Be Sold and Brave New World.

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Steambath Also Known As

Also known as “蒸气浴”.

Also known as
  • 蒸气浴

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FAQ

Steambath FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

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

How long is Steambath?

Steambath runs 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).

When was Steambath released?

Steambath was released on May 4, 1973.

Who directed Steambath?

Steambath was directed by Burt Brinckerhoff.

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Who is in the cast of Steambath?

Steambath stars Bill Bixby as Tandy, Kenneth Mars as Broker and Valerie Perrine as Meredith, among 12 credited actors.

Does Steambath have a post-credit scene?

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

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