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The Simple Song (1980): Cast

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The Simple Song is a 1980 film directed by Graeme Whifler, starring The Residents.

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The Simple Song (1980) movie poster
Released
Director
Graeme Whifler
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Simple Song About?

The premise of The Simple Song without spoilers.

Following the 1980 release of The Commercial Album, Phonogram and Celluloid Records funded four one‑minute promotional films for the European market. The Residents enlisted longtime collaborator Graeme Whifler to direct the clips for “Moisture” and “The Simple Song,” while they themselves directed “The Act of Being Polite” and “Perfect Love.”

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Cast & crew

The Simple Song Cast

The Residents stars in The Simple Song. Directed by Graeme Whifler.

From the director

More from Graeme Whifler

More films directed by Graeme Whifler: Ears, Eyes and Throats: Restored Classic and Lost Punk Films 1976-1981, Deadly End, Secrets of the Unknown: Bigfoot & Witches and Whatever Happened to Vileness Fats?.

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The Simple Song FAQ: Cast, Release Date & Director

Release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Simple Song, each answered in a sentence.

When was The Simple Song released?

The Simple Song was released on May 20, 1980.

Who directed The Simple Song?

The Simple Song was directed by Graeme Whifler.

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Who is in the cast of The Simple Song?

The Simple Song stars The Residents.

Does The Simple Song have a post-credit scene?

No. The Simple Song has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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