Catastrophe (2001)
An autocratic Director (Harold Pinter) and his Assistant (Rebecca Pidgeon) put the final touches to the last scene of some kind of dramatic presentation, which consists entirely of a man (John Gielgud) standing still onstage.
Director: David Mamet
Runtime: 6 min
Release Date: September 1, 2001
Cast
- John Gielgud - The Protagonist
- Rebecca Pidgeon - The Director's Assistant
- Harold Pinter - The Director
Screenplay
- Samuel Beckett
- Samuel Beckett (Theatre Play)
Cinematography: Seamus Deasy
Editing: Barbara Tulliver
Production: Tyrone Productions, Blue Angels Films, BBC, Film4 Productions, RTÉ
Country: Ireland, United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
based on play or musical, short film
More Films by Director: David Mamet
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Catastrophe about?
- An autocratic Director (Harold Pinter) and his Assistant (Rebecca Pidgeon) put the final touches to the last scene of some kind of dramatic presentation, which consists entirely of a man (John Gielgud) standing still onstage.
- Who directed Catastrophe?
- Catastrophe was directed by David Mamet.
- Who stars in Catastrophe?
- Catastrophe stars John Gielgud, Rebecca Pidgeon, Harold Pinter.
- How long is Catastrophe?
- Catastrophe has a runtime of 6m (6 minutes).
- Where was Catastrophe produced?
- Catastrophe was produced in Ireland, United Kingdom.