A Day in the Life of Willie Faust, or Death on the Installment Plan (1972)
Jamaa Fanaka’s first project plays off the Blaxploitation’s genre conventions, an adaption of Goethe’s “Faust” presented with a non-synchronous soundtrack and superimposed over a remake of Super Fly (1972). Often out of focus with an overactive camera, the film immediately exudes nervous energy, but unlike Priest’s elegant cocaine consumption in Super Fly, Willie’s arm gushes blood as he injects heroin. A morality tale in two reels. —Jan-Christopher Horak
Director: Jamaa Fanaka
Genre: Fantasy
Runtime: 17 min
Release Date: January 1, 1972
Cast
Screenplay
Editing: Jamaa Fanaka
Production: UCLA School of Film and Television
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Drug Addiction and Downfall
Keywords
heroin, drug addiction, overdose, crying baby
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is A Day in the Life of Willie Faust, or Death on the Installment Plan about?
- Jamaa Fanaka’s first project plays off the Blaxploitation’s genre conventions, an adaption of Goethe’s “Faust” presented with a non-synchronous soundtrack and superimposed over a remake of Super Fly (1972). Often out of focus with an overactive camera, the film immediately exudes nervous energy, but unlike Priest’s elegant cocaine consumption in Super Fly, Willie’s arm gushes blood as he injects heroin. A morality tale in two reels. —Jan-Christopher Horak
- Who directed A Day in the Life of Willie Faust, or Death on the Installment Plan?
- A Day in the Life of Willie Faust, or Death on the Installment Plan was directed by Jamaa Fanaka.
- Who stars in A Day in the Life of Willie Faust, or Death on the Installment Plan?
- A Day in the Life of Willie Faust, or Death on the Installment Plan stars Jamaa Fanaka, Carmen Gordon, Boots.
- How long is A Day in the Life of Willie Faust, or Death on the Installment Plan?
- A Day in the Life of Willie Faust, or Death on the Installment Plan has a runtime of 17m (17 minutes).
- What genre is A Day in the Life of Willie Faust, or Death on the Installment Plan?
- A Day in the Life of Willie Faust, or Death on the Installment Plan is a Fantasy film.
- Where was A Day in the Life of Willie Faust, or Death on the Installment Plan produced?
- A Day in the Life of Willie Faust, or Death on the Installment Plan was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of A Day in the Life of Willie Faust, or Death on the Installment Plan?
- The themes of A Day in the Life of Willie Faust, or Death on the Installment Plan include: Drug Addiction and Downfall.