The Performers
Jan 01, 1971 · 26m
Director
Dick BarrymoreOverview
The story of five skiers, sponsored by K2, who tour the U.S. in a red, white and blue van that matched their skis. They travel like a pack of joyful wolves, devouring powder and looking for challenges. Just 26 minutes in length, the film offers ferocious detail, with ski footage that still holds up today. The film revealed the ski culture as a surrogate family. In an interview years later, skier Charlie McWilliams recalled how people came up to him to explain how they deeply identified with this happygo- lucky skiing clan. He saw the film as a groundbreaking portrayal of skiing as a tribal experience. “It was the first time anybody had gone out and made a film of a group of guys traveling around the country having a great time skiing.”
Cast of The Performers
Crew of The Performers
About The Performers
What is The Performers about?
The story of five skiers, sponsored by K2, who tour the U.S. in a red, white and blue van that matched their skis. They travel like a pack of joyful wolves, devouring powder and looking for challenges. Just 26 minutes in length, the film offers ferocious detail, with ski footage that still holds up today. The film revealed the ski culture as a surrogate family. In an interview years later, skier…
When was The Performers released?
The Performers was released on January 1, 1971.
How long is The Performers?
The Performers runs 26 minutes.
Who directed The Performers?
The Performers was directed by Dick Barrymore.
Who is in the cast of The Performers?
The cast of The Performers includes Charlie McWilliams (Himself), Pat Bauman (Himself), John Clendenin (Himself), Bob Griswold (Himself) and Jim Stelling (Himself).