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Short music film

Totem (1963): Cast

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Totem is a 1963 short music film directed by Ed Emshwiller, starring Albert Reid, Gladys Ballin and Bill Frank. It runs 16 minutes.

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Totem (1963) movie poster
Released
Runtime
16 min
Director
Ed Emshwiller
Genre
Music
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Totem About?

The premise of Totem without spoilers.

A filmic interpretation of a modern dance ballet by Alvin Nikolais. Earth, fire, water and primordial mysteries in a cine-dance.

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Cast & crew

Totem Cast

Albert Reid leads the cast, with Gladys Ballin and Bill Frank. Directed by Ed Emshwiller; 15 actors are credited in all.

From the director

More from Ed Emshwiller

More films directed by Ed Emshwiller: Sunstone, Eclipse, Scape-Mates and Film with Three Dancers.

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FAQ

Totem FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

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

How long is Totem?

Totem runs 16 minutes.

When was Totem released?

Totem was released on December 30, 1963.

Who directed Totem?

Totem was directed by Ed Emshwiller.

More films by Ed Emshwiller

Who is in the cast of Totem?

Totem stars Albert Reid, Gladys Ballin and Bill Frank, among 15 credited actors.

Does Totem have a post-credit scene?

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

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