The Fall (1969): Cast
The Fall is a 1969 documentary starring Peter Whitehead as Narrator (voice), Allen Ginsberg and Ossie Davis. It runs 1 hour 56 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 56m (116 min)
- Genre
- Documentary
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Lorrimer Films
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Fall About?
The premise of The Fall without spoilers.
A collage of historical moments striving for a synthesis, The Fall records fragments of New York City life from October 1967 through March 1968, captured by independent filmmaker Peter Whitehead. The deeply personal documentary features Whitehead prominently, allowing his lengthy ruminations on America’s condition and the Vietnam War to shape the narrative.
The Fall Themes & Keywords
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- university
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- subway
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- police brutality
- philosophy
- newspaper
- narrator
- montage
- metaphor
- magazine
- filmmaking
- existentialism
- director
- destruction
- debate
- behind the scenes
- argument
- violence
- vietnam
- vietnam war
- underground
- television
- subversive
- student movement
- stock footage
- riot
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- rally
- protest
- pop culture
- performance art
- peace
- opinion
- new york city
- leftist
- interview
- generation gap
- cult
- counterculture
- controversy
- college student
The Fall Cast & Characters
Peter Whitehead leads the cast as Narrator (voice), with Allen Ginsberg and Ossie Davis.
- Peter Whitehead as Narrator (voice)
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Allen Ginsberg as themselves -
Ossie Davis -
Gloria Steinem
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The Wall 1962
The Fall FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, cast and post-credit scenes of The Fall, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Fall?
The Fall runs 1 hour 56 minutes (116 minutes).
When was The Fall released?
The Fall was released on January 15, 1969.
Who is in the cast of The Fall?
The Fall stars Peter Whitehead as Narrator (voice), Allen Ginsberg and Ossie Davis, among 15 credited actors.
Does The Fall have a post-credit scene?
No. The Fall has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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