Brewster McCloud. 1970. Directed by Robert Altman Behind the Scenes of Brewster McCloud [excerpt]. 1970. Directed by Robert Altman

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Brewster McCloud. 1970. USA. Directed by Robert Altman. 105 min.

Screenplay by Doran William Cannon. With Bud Cort, Shelley Duvall, Sally Kellerman, René Auberjonois, John Schuck. An introverted young man hiding in the Houston Astrodome, under the protection of a guardian angel, dreams of flying on artificial wings—until he is brought down to Earth by a sexual encounter with a featherbrained girl. This Fellini-inspired comic allegory, an unlikely follow-up to the success of MASH, was among the director’s favorites. 35mm print courtesy the Robert Altman Collection at the UCLA Film & Television Archive.

Behind the Scenes of Brewster McCloud [excerpt]. 1970. USA. Directed by Robert Altman. Silent. 5 min.

Footage of the director and crew working on mechanical flying effects in the Astrodome. Digital video presentation courtesy the Robert Altman Collection at the UCLA Film & Television Archive.

This film accompanies Robert Altman.

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