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Short horror film

The Image (1969): Cast

The Image (1969) movie poster

The Image is a 1969 short horror film directed by Michael Armstrong, starring David Bowie as The Boy and Michael Byrne. It runs 13 minutes.

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The Image (1969) movie poster
Release year
Runtime
13 min
Genre
Horror
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Image About?

The premise of The Image without spoilers.

An artist’s painting comes to life, and haunts him.

The Image Themes & Keywords

· 26 tags
  • artist
  • painting
  • framed photograph
  • photograph
  • blood stain
  • blood on hands
  • freeze frame
  • stabbing
  • fight
  • mistaken belief that someone is dead
  • all male cast
  • minimal cast
+14 more
  • bust
  • painting comes to life
  • artist as protagonist
  • painter as protagonist
  • painting a portrait
  • painter
  • portrait
  • portrait painting
  • written by director
  • paint
  • knife
  • death
  • blood
  • black and white
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Cast & crew

The Image Cast & Characters

David Bowie leads the cast as The Boy, with Michael Byrne as The Artist. Directed by Michael Armstrong.

From the director

More from Michael Armstrong

More films directed by Michael Armstrong: Screamtime, Mark of the Devil and The Haunted House of Horror.

Full filmography
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The Image Also Known As

Also known as “意象”.

Also known as
  • 意象

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FAQ

The Image FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

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

How long is The Image?

The Image runs 13 minutes.

When was The Image released?

The Image was released in 1969.

Who directed The Image?

The Image was directed by Michael Armstrong.

More films by Michael Armstrong

Who is in the cast of The Image?

The Image stars David Bowie as The Boy and Michael Byrne as The Artist.

Does The Image have a post-credit scene?

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

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