Empire(1965)
Empire Synopsis
Filmed by Jonas Mekas from the 44th floor of the Time-Life Building, “Empire” explores the passage of time without the use of characters or a traditional narrative. The film, that consists of one stationary shot of the Empire State Building, was made from standard 1,200-foot rolls of 16mm film with a more than eight-hour runtime.
Empire (1965) is a documentary film directed by Andy Warhol, released on March 6, 1965 with a runtime of 7h 59m. It stars Jonas Mekas and Andy Warhol. Viewers rate it 4.4 out of 10 across 46 ratings.
- Director:
- Andy Warhol
- Producers:
- Andy Warhol
- Production:
- Andy Warhol Films
- Status:
- Released
Empire Cast & Crew
Main cast
Key crew
Directed by Andy Warhol, produced by Andy Warhol.
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Empire Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 4.4/10 from 46 ratings.
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Empire – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Empire online?
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Who stars in Empire?
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The main cast of Empire (1965) includes Jonas Mekas and Andy Warhol. The film was directed by Andy Warhol. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Empire released?
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Empire was released on March 6, 1965 and runs for 7h 59m.
Is Empire worth watching?
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Empire (1965) holds an average rating of 4.4 out of 10 from 46 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.