Strange Parallel (1998): Cast
Strange Parallel is a 1998 music documentary directed by Steve Hanft, starring Elliott Smith, Gus Van Sant and Larry Crane. It runs 30 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 30 min
- Director
- Steve Hanft
- Genres
- Documentary , Music , Fantasy
- Original language
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English - Studio
- DreamWorks Records
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Strange Parallel About?
The premise of Strange Parallel without spoilers.
Strange Parallel is a documentary short about singer‑songwriter Elliott Smith. It combines interviews with Smith, fans, friends and figures such as Gus Van Sant, Larry Crane and members of Quasi, with performance clips and footage of him recording the unreleased track “Brand New Game.” The film also shows metaphorical scenes in which Smith imagines acquiring a robotic hand to enhance his music.
Strange Parallel Cast & Characters
Elliott Smith leads the cast, with Gus Van Sant and Larry Crane. Directed by Steve Hanft; 12 actors are credited in all.
- Director Steve Hanft
- Elliott Smith as themselves
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Gus Van Sant as themselves - Larry Crane as themselves
- Dave England as Devil
Also Starring in Strange Parallel
· 8 more- Rossie Harris Robot Hand Salesman
- Joanna Bolme Themselves
- Sam Coomes Themselves
- Janet Weiss Themselves
- Sean Croghan Drill Sergeant
- Amber Strom Themselves
- Sasha Fuentes Robot Hand Salesman
- Marne Lucas Themselves
More from Steve Hanft
One more film directed by Steve Hanft: Southlander: Diary of a Desperate Musician.
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Strange Parallel FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Strange Parallel, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Strange Parallel?
Strange Parallel runs 30 minutes.
When was Strange Parallel released?
Strange Parallel was released on October 15, 1998.
Who directed Strange Parallel?
Strange Parallel was directed by Steve Hanft.
More films by Steve Hanft Who is in the cast of Strange Parallel?
Strange Parallel stars Elliott Smith, Gus Van Sant and Larry Crane, among 12 credited actors.
Does Strange Parallel have a post-credit scene?
No. Strange Parallel has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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