The Genius
Apr 02, 1993 · 1h 26m
Director
Emily Breer, Joe GibbonsOverview
A ramshackle underground SF satire set and shot in the self-absorbed art world of lower Manhattan, written, produced, and directed by Joe Gibbons, who also plays one of the lead parts. Gibbons plays a mad scientist who's developed a technique for transferring personalities from one person's body to another; he becomes obsessed with an outlaw artist (played by performance artist Karen Finley) who destroys paintings in various galleries as a form of anarchist, anticapitalist protest.
Cast of The Genius
Joe GibbonsDesmond Denton
Karen FinleyKitty Church
Tony OurslerLes Alabaster- Tony ConradDirk Dirkson
- Adolfas MekasDr. Corbin
Camden ToyManic Client
Henry HillsTV Reporter- Mark MacElhattanDepressed Client
- Corinne Mallet
- Mike OusterhoutPsycho Client
- Albert McCreeryCasanova Client
- Jay BarryArt Collector Client
- Keith Sanborn
- Jennifer Montgomery
- Steve Gallagher
- Romy Charlesworth
Lewis Klahr- Heather McAdams
Crew of The Genius
- Emily BreerDirector, Editor, Camera Operator, Sound Effects
- Joe GibbonsDirector, Writer, Producer, Camera Operator, Sound
- Jim DunnStunt Coordinator
- Tony ConradLighting Director
Peggy AhweshAdditional Lighting Technician, Camera Operator- Mark MacElhattanCamera Operator
- Henry HillsSound
- Keith SanbornSound
- Corinne MalletProduction Manager, Online Editor
- Reilly SteeleSound Mixer
- Dan EstermanTitle Designer
About The Genius
What is The Genius about?
A ramshackle underground SF satire set and shot in the self-absorbed art world of lower Manhattan, written, produced, and directed by Joe Gibbons, who also plays one of the lead parts. Gibbons plays a mad scientist who's developed a technique for transferring personalities from one person's body to another; he becomes obsessed with an outlaw artist (played by performance artist Karen Finley) who…
When was The Genius released?
The Genius was released on April 2, 1993.
How long is The Genius?
The Genius runs 1 hour 26 minutes (86 minutes).
Who directed The Genius?
The Genius was directed by Emily Breer and Joe Gibbons.
Who is in the cast of The Genius?
The cast of The Genius includes Joe Gibbons (Desmond Denton), Karen Finley (Kitty Church), Tony Oursler (Les Alabaster), Tony Conrad (Dirk Dirkson) and Adolfas Mekas (Dr. Corbin).